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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,997.80, 461,996.70 and 142,109.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,997.80, 461,996.70 and 142,109.80 is: 213,164.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,997.80 : 461,996.70 = 142,109.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,997.80/461,996.70 = 142,109.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,997.80x = 461,996.70 × 142,109.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,997.80x = 65,654,258,637.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,654,258,637.66/307,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,164.70

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