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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,957.80, 461,936.70 and 142,069.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,957.80, 461,936.70 and 142,069.80 is: 213,104.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,957.80 : 461,936.70 = 142,069.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,957.80/461,936.70 = 142,069.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,957.80x = 461,936.70 × 142,069.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,957.80x = 65,627,254,581.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,627,254,581.66/307,957.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,104.70

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