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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,354.81, 458,035.16 and 115,764.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,354.81, 458,035.16 and 115,764.19 is: 173,647.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,354.81 : 458,035.16 = 115,764.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,354.81/458,035.16 = 115,764.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,354.81x = 458,035.16 × 115,764.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,354.81x = 53,024,067,565.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,024,067,565.01/305,354.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,647.39

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