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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,327.88, 460,975.22 and 117,879

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,327.88, 460,975.22 and 117,879 is: 176,812.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,327.88 : 460,975.22 = 117,879 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,327.88/460,975.22 = 117,879/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,327.88x = 460,975.22 × 117,879
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,327.88x = 54,339,297,958.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,339,297,958.38/307,327.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,812.13

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