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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,131.76, 462,246.85 and 105,704.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,131.76, 462,246.85 and 105,704.87 is: 158,574.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,131.76 : 462,246.85 = 105,704.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,131.76/462,246.85 = 105,704.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,131.76x = 462,246.85 × 105,704.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,131.76x = 48,861,741,008.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,861,741,008.06/308,131.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,574.18

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