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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,201.13, 460,879.47 and 85,585.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,201.13, 460,879.47 and 85,585.13 is: 128,399.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,201.13 : 460,879.47 = 85,585.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,201.13/460,879.47 = 85,585.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,201.13x = 460,879.47 × 85,585.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,201.13x = 39,444,429,354.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,444,429,354.28/307,201.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,399.36

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