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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,272.30, 460,908.45 and 85,656.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,272.30, 460,908.45 and 85,656.30 is: 128,484.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,272.30 : 460,908.45 = 85,656.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,272.30/460,908.45 = 85,656.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,272.30x = 460,908.45 × 85,656.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,272.30x = 39,479,712,465.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,479,712,465.74/307,272.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,484.45

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