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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,144.72, 460,755.88 and 120,131.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,144.72, 460,755.88 and 120,131.92 is: 180,213.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,144.72 : 460,755.88 = 120,131.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,144.72/460,755.88 = 120,131.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,144.72x = 460,755.88 × 120,131.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,144.72x = 55,351,488,515.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,351,488,515.69/307,144.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,213.06

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