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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,647.18, 460,064.96 and 156,992.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,647.18, 460,064.96 and 156,992.55 is: 235,537.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,647.18 : 460,064.96 = 156,992.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,647.18/460,064.96 = 156,992.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,647.18x = 460,064.96 × 156,992.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,647.18x = 72,226,770,451.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,226,770,451.09/306,647.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,537.05

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