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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,979.48, 461,969.30 and 115,890.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,979.48, 461,969.30 and 115,890.08 is: 173,835.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,979.48 : 461,969.30 = 115,890.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,979.48/461,969.30 = 115,890.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,979.48x = 461,969.30 × 115,890.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,979.48x = 53,537,658,555.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,537,658,555.09/307,979.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,835.15

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