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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,979.40, 464,853.90 and 122,952.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,979.40, 464,853.90 and 122,952.20 is: 184,382.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,979.40 : 464,853.90 = 122,952.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,979.40/464,853.90 = 122,952.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,979.40x = 464,853.90 × 122,952.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,979.40x = 57,154,809,683.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,154,809,683.58/309,979.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,382.61

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