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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,220.16, 457,682.51 and 105,470.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,220.16, 457,682.51 and 105,470.47 is: 158,154.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,220.16 : 457,682.51 = 105,470.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,220.16/457,682.51 = 105,470.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,220.16x = 457,682.51 × 105,470.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,220.16x = 48,271,988,913.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,271,988,913.13/305,220.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,154.65

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