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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,546.30, 461,319.45 and 85,930.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,546.30, 461,319.45 and 85,930.30 is: 128,895.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,546.30 : 461,319.45 = 85,930.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,546.30/461,319.45 = 85,930.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,546.30x = 461,319.45 × 85,930.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,546.30x = 39,641,318,734.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,641,318,734.34/307,546.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,895.45

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