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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,996, 460,756.44 and 120,138.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,996, 460,756.44 and 120,138.72 is: 180,310.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,996 : 460,756.44 = 120,138.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,996/460,756.44 = 120,138.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,996x = 460,756.44 × 120,138.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,996x = 55,354,688,933.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,354,688,933.36/306,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,310.78

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