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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,351.98, 457,806.57 and 205,263.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,351.98, 457,806.57 and 205,263.94 is: 307,747.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,351.98 : 457,806.57 = 205,263.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,351.98/457,806.57 = 205,263.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,351.98x = 457,806.57 × 205,263.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,351.98x = 93,971,180,316.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,971,180,316.09/305,351.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,747.08

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