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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,117.30, 461,301.15 and 308,117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,117.30, 461,301.15 and 308,117.30 is: 461,301.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,117.30 : 461,301.15 = 308,117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,117.30/461,301.15 = 308,117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,117.30x = 461,301.15 × 308,117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,117.30x = 142,134,864,824.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,134,864,824.90/308,117.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,301.15

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