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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,638.56, 464,399.52 and 120,098.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,638.56, 464,399.52 and 120,098.56 is: 180,125.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,638.56 : 464,399.52 = 120,098.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,638.56/464,399.52 = 120,098.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,638.56x = 464,399.52 × 120,098.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,638.56x = 55,773,713,616.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,773,713,616.69/309,638.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,125.22

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