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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,235.92, 462,442.44 and 128,286.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,235.92, 462,442.44 and 128,286.32 is: 192,466.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,235.92 : 462,442.44 = 128,286.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,235.92/462,442.44 = 128,286.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,235.92x = 462,442.44 × 128,286.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,235.92x = 59,325,038,839.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,325,038,839.42/308,235.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,466.34

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