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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,237.55, 457,793.96 and 115,632.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,237.55, 457,793.96 and 115,632.55 is: 173,425.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,237.55 : 457,793.96 = 115,632.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,237.55/457,793.96 = 115,632.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,237.55x = 457,793.96 × 115,632.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,237.55x = 52,935,882,969.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,935,882,969.40/305,237.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,425.20

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