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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,311.40, 457,959.90 and 83,695.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,311.40, 457,959.90 and 83,695.40 is: 125,541.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,311.40 : 457,959.90 = 83,695.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,311.40/457,959.90 = 83,695.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,311.40x = 457,959.90 × 83,695.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,311.40x = 38,329,137,014.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,329,137,014.46/305,311.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,541.13

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