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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,267.70, 460,901.55 and 85,651.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,267.70, 460,901.55 and 85,651.70 is: 128,477.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,267.70 : 460,901.55 = 85,651.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,267.70/460,901.55 = 85,651.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,267.70x = 460,901.55 × 85,651.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,267.70x = 39,477,001,290.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,477,001,290.14/307,267.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,477.55

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