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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,991.13, 460,560.42 and 117,448.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,991.13, 460,560.42 and 117,448.40 is: 176,200.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,991.13 : 460,560.42 = 117,448.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,991.13/460,560.42 = 117,448.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,991.13x = 460,560.42 × 117,448.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,991.13x = 54,092,082,129.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,092,082,129.53/306,991.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,200.80

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