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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,335.84, 462,508.88 and 108,658.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,335.84, 462,508.88 and 108,658.64 is: 162,989.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,335.84 : 462,508.88 = 108,658.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,335.84/462,508.88 = 108,658.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,335.84x = 462,508.88 × 108,658.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,335.84x = 50,255,585,888.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,255,585,888.72/308,335.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,989.76

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