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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,389.23, 464,128.35 and 117,334.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,389.23, 464,128.35 and 117,334.36 is: 176,018.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,389.23 : 464,128.35 = 117,334.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,389.23/464,128.35 = 117,334.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,389.23x = 464,128.35 × 117,334.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,389.23x = 54,458,199,997.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,458,199,997.79/309,389.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,018.41

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