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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,507.08, 460,429.90 and 159,452.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,507.08, 460,429.90 and 159,452.04 is: 238,747.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,507.08 : 460,429.90 = 159,452.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,507.08/460,429.90 = 159,452.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,507.08x = 460,429.90 × 159,452.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,507.08x = 73,416,486,832.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,416,486,832.00/307,507.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,747.31

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