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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,336.31, 460,741.51 and 117,932.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,336.31, 460,741.51 and 117,932.59 is: 176,797.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,336.31 : 460,741.51 = 117,932.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,336.31/460,741.51 = 117,932.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,336.31x = 460,741.51 × 117,932.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,336.31x = 54,336,439,299.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,336,439,299.98/307,336.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,797.98

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