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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,117.86, 461,978.90 and 128,327.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,117.86, 461,978.90 and 128,327.96 is: 192,409.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,117.86 : 461,978.90 = 128,327.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,117.86/461,978.90 = 128,327.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,117.86x = 461,978.90 × 128,327.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,117.86x = 59,284,809,800.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,284,809,800.04/308,117.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,409.52

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