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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,205.10, 457,698.30 and 155,395.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,205.10, 457,698.30 and 155,395.60 is: 233,037.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,205.10 : 457,698.30 = 155,395.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,205.10/457,698.30 = 155,395.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,205.10x = 457,698.30 × 155,395.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,205.10x = 71,124,301,947.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,124,301,947.48/305,205.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,037.72

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