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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,228.14, 460,919.97 and 85,612.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,228.14, 460,919.97 and 85,612.14 is: 128,439.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,228.14 : 460,919.97 = 85,612.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,228.14/460,919.97 = 85,612.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,228.14x = 460,919.97 × 85,612.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,228.14x = 39,460,345,000.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,460,345,000.44/307,228.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,439.88

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