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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,989.63, 460,558.17 and 117,446.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,989.63, 460,558.17 and 117,446.90 is: 176,198.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,989.63 : 460,558.17 = 117,446.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,989.63/460,558.17 = 117,446.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,989.63x = 460,558.17 × 117,446.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,989.63x = 54,091,127,033.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,091,127,033.38/306,989.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,198.55

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