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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,601.89, 461,607.84 and 118,218.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,601.89, 461,607.84 and 118,218.62 is: 177,406.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,601.89 : 461,607.84 = 118,218.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,601.89/461,607.84 = 118,218.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,601.89x = 461,607.84 × 118,218.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,601.89x = 54,570,642,980.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,570,642,980.00/307,601.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,406.72

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