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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,273.96, 462,419.14 and 108,548.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,273.96, 462,419.14 and 108,548.92 is: 162,826.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,273.96 : 462,419.14 = 108,548.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,273.96/462,419.14 = 108,548.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,273.96x = 462,419.14 × 108,548.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,273.96x = 50,195,098,234.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,195,098,234.33/308,273.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,826.27

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