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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,744.56, 461,676.60 and 118,191

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,744.56, 461,676.60 and 118,191 is: 177,309.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,744.56 : 461,676.60 = 118,191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,744.56/461,676.60 = 118,191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,744.56x = 461,676.60 × 118,191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,744.56x = 54,566,019,030.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,566,019,030.60/307,744.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,309.45

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