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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,720.61, 460,174.81 and 157,066.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,720.61, 460,174.81 and 157,066.86 is: 235,648.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,720.61 : 460,174.81 = 157,066.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,720.61/460,174.81 = 157,066.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,720.61x = 460,174.81 × 157,066.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,720.61x = 72,278,212,457.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,278,212,457.80/306,720.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,648.37

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