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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,217.13, 460,903.45 and 85,601.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,217.13, 460,903.45 and 85,601.13 is: 128,423.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,217.13 : 460,903.45 = 85,601.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,217.13/460,903.45 = 85,601.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,217.13x = 460,903.45 × 85,601.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,217.13x = 39,453,856,140.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,453,856,140.90/307,217.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,423.36

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