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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,924.20, 464,886.30 and 85,284.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,924.20, 464,886.30 and 85,284.20 is: 127,926.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,924.20 : 464,886.30 = 85,284.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,924.20/464,886.30 = 85,284.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,924.20x = 464,886.30 × 85,284.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,924.20x = 39,647,456,186.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,647,456,186.46/309,924.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,926.30

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