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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,125.21, 457,687.83 and 118,136.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,125.21, 457,687.83 and 118,136.71 is: 177,205.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,125.21 : 457,687.83 = 118,136.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,125.21/457,687.83 = 118,136.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,125.21x = 457,687.83 × 118,136.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,125.21x = 54,069,734,443.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,069,734,443.24/305,125.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,205.07

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