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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,766.98, 457,180.50 and 105,061.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,766.98, 457,180.50 and 105,061.08 is: 157,601.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,766.98 : 457,180.50 = 105,061.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,766.98/457,180.50 = 105,061.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,766.98x = 457,180.50 × 105,061.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,766.98x = 48,031,877,084.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,031,877,084.94/304,766.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,601.97

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