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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,799.20, 460,010.88 and 119,592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,799.20, 460,010.88 and 119,592 is: 179,314.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,799.20 : 460,010.88 = 119,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,799.20/460,010.88 = 119,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,799.20x = 460,010.88 × 119,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,799.20x = 55,013,621,160.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,013,621,160.96/306,799.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,314.75

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