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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,754.50, 461,691.60 and 118,201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,754.50, 461,691.60 and 118,201 is: 177,324.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,754.50 : 461,691.60 = 118,201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,754.50/461,691.60 = 118,201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,754.50x = 461,691.60 × 118,201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,754.50x = 54,572,408,811.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,572,408,811.60/307,754.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,324.49

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