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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,999.10, 458,998.65 and 118,889.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,999.10, 458,998.65 and 118,889.10 is: 178,333.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,999.10 : 458,998.65 = 118,889.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,999.10/458,998.65 = 118,889.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,999.10x = 458,998.65 × 118,889.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,999.10x = 54,569,936,399.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,569,936,399.72/305,999.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,333.65

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