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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,759.23, 457,168.91 and 105,053.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,759.23, 457,168.91 and 105,053.33 is: 157,590.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,759.23 : 457,168.91 = 105,053.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,759.23/457,168.91 = 105,053.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,759.23x = 457,168.91 × 105,053.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,759.23x = 48,027,113,556.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,027,113,556.86/304,759.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,590.35

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