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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,245.63, 460,946.21 and 85,629.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,245.63, 460,946.21 and 85,629.63 is: 128,466.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,245.63 : 460,946.21 = 85,629.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,245.63/460,946.21 = 85,629.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,245.63x = 460,946.21 × 85,629.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,245.63x = 39,470,653,412.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,470,653,412.20/307,245.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,466.12

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