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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,717.23, 460,169.75 and 157,063.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,717.23, 460,169.75 and 157,063.48 is: 235,643.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,717.23 : 460,169.75 = 157,063.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,717.23/460,169.75 = 157,063.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,717.23x = 460,169.75 × 157,063.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,717.23x = 72,275,861,978.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,275,861,978.71/306,717.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,643.30

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