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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,293, 460,986.99 and 104,841.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,293, 460,986.99 and 104,841.71 is: 157,278.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,293 : 460,986.99 = 104,841.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,293/460,986.99 = 104,841.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,293x = 460,986.99 × 104,841.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,293x = 48,330,662,014.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,330,662,014.42/307,293
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,278.76

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