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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,069.70, 459,104.55 and 257,080.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,069.70, 459,104.55 and 257,080.90 is: 385,621.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,069.70 : 459,104.55 = 257,080.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,069.70/459,104.55 = 257,080.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,069.70x = 459,104.55 × 257,080.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,069.70x = 118,027,010,908.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,027,010,908.10/306,069.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,621.35

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