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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,224.83, 457,902.86 and 102,841.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,224.83, 457,902.86 and 102,841.05 is: 154,283.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,224.83 : 457,902.86 = 102,841.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,224.83/457,902.86 = 102,841.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,224.83x = 457,902.86 × 102,841.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,224.83x = 47,091,210,920.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,091,210,920.40/305,224.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,283.68

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