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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,252.06, 463,731.86 and 119,801.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,252.06, 463,731.86 and 119,801.16 is: 179,645.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,252.06 : 463,731.86 = 119,801.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,252.06/463,731.86 = 119,801.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,252.06x = 463,731.86 × 119,801.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,252.06x = 55,555,614,756.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,555,614,756.96/309,252.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,645.09

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