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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,157.14, 459,244.35 and 84,541.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,157.14, 459,244.35 and 84,541.14 is: 126,814.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,157.14 : 459,244.35 = 84,541.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,157.14/459,244.35 = 84,541.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,157.14x = 459,244.35 × 84,541.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,157.14x = 38,825,040,887.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,825,040,887.56/306,157.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,814.10

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