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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,434.84, 458,042.46 and 105,701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,434.84, 458,042.46 and 105,701 is: 158,513.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,434.84 : 458,042.46 = 105,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,434.84/458,042.46 = 105,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,434.84x = 458,042.46 × 105,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,434.84x = 48,415,546,064.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,415,546,064.46/305,434.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,513.50

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