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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,359.92, 458,071.28 and 105,680

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,359.92, 458,071.28 and 105,680 is: 158,530.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,359.92 : 458,071.28 = 105,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,359.92/458,071.28 = 105,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,359.92x = 458,071.28 × 105,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,359.92x = 48,408,972,870.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,408,972,870.40/305,359.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,530.87

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