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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,924, 460,386.24 and 85,308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,924, 460,386.24 and 85,308 is: 127,962.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,924 : 460,386.24 = 85,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,924/460,386.24 = 85,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,924x = 460,386.24 × 85,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,924x = 39,274,629,361.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,274,629,361.92/306,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,962.07

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