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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,067.72, 460,601.58 and 119,948

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,067.72, 460,601.58 and 119,948 is: 179,922.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,067.72 : 460,601.58 = 119,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,067.72/460,601.58 = 119,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,067.72x = 460,601.58 × 119,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,067.72x = 55,248,238,317.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,248,238,317.84/307,067.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,922.00

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