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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,263.40, 457,895.10 and 155,964.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,263.40, 457,895.10 and 155,964.20 is: 233,946.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,263.40 : 457,895.10 = 155,964.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,263.40/457,895.10 = 155,964.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,263.40x = 457,895.10 × 155,964.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,263.40x = 71,415,242,955.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,415,242,955.42/305,263.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,946.30

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