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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,409.92, 461,155.20 and 120,397.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,409.92, 461,155.20 and 120,397.12 is: 180,611.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,409.92 : 461,155.20 = 120,397.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,409.92/461,155.20 = 120,397.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,409.92x = 461,155.20 × 120,397.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,409.92x = 55,521,757,953.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,521,757,953.02/307,409.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,611.47

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