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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,576.74, 464,365.60 and 84,940.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,576.74, 464,365.60 and 84,940.25 is: 127,410.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,576.74 : 464,365.60 = 84,940.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,576.74/464,365.60 = 84,940.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,576.74x = 464,365.60 × 84,940.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,576.74x = 39,443,327,621.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,443,327,621.22/309,576.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,410.50

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