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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,133.78, 457,638.05 and 115,528.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,133.78, 457,638.05 and 115,528.88 is: 173,269.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,133.78 : 457,638.05 = 115,528.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,133.78/457,638.05 = 115,528.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,133.78x = 457,638.05 × 115,528.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,133.78x = 52,870,412,794.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,870,412,794.80/305,133.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,269.61

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