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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,333.92, 462,220.20 and 118,673.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,333.92, 462,220.20 and 118,673.20 is: 177,901.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,333.92 : 462,220.20 = 118,673.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,333.92/462,220.20 = 118,673.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,333.92x = 462,220.20 × 118,673.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,333.92x = 54,853,150,238.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,853,150,238.64/308,333.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,901.77

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