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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,053.47, 472,167 and 306,181.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,053.47, 472,167 and 306,181.45 is: 422,649.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,053.47 : 472,167 = 306,181.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,053.47/472,167 = 306,181.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,053.47x = 472,167 × 306,181.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,053.47x = 144,568,776,702.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,568,776,702.15/342,053.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,649.64

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