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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,048.68, 457,552.93 and 105,371.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,048.68, 457,552.93 and 105,371.92 is: 158,050.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,048.68 : 457,552.93 = 105,371.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,048.68/457,552.93 = 105,371.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,048.68x = 457,552.93 × 105,371.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,048.68x = 48,213,230,735.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,213,230,735.73/305,048.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,050.94

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