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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,218.41, 457,679.88 and 105,468.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,218.41, 457,679.88 and 105,468.72 is: 158,152.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,218.41 : 457,679.88 = 105,468.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,218.41/457,679.88 = 105,468.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,218.41x = 457,679.88 × 105,468.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,218.41x = 48,270,911,113.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,270,911,113.35/305,218.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,152.03

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