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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,256.23, 457,902.24 and 102,835.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,256.23, 457,902.24 and 102,835.43 is: 154,259.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,256.23 : 457,902.24 = 102,835.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,256.23/457,902.24 = 102,835.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,256.23x = 457,902.24 × 102,835.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,256.23x = 47,088,571,458.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,088,571,458.85/305,256.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,259.17

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