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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,805.72, 461,734.90 and 108,108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,805.72, 461,734.90 and 108,108.72 is: 162,172.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,805.72 : 461,734.90 = 108,108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,805.72/461,734.90 = 108,108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,805.72x = 461,734.90 × 108,108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,805.72x = 49,917,569,018.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,917,569,018.33/307,805.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,172.32

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