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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,946.35, 461,932.47 and 150,307.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,946.35, 461,932.47 and 150,307.39 is: 225,467.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,946.35 : 461,932.47 = 150,307.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,946.35/461,932.47 = 150,307.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,946.35x = 461,932.47 × 150,307.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,946.35x = 69,431,863,921.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,431,863,921.95/307,946.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,467.40

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