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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,140.20, 551,432.70 and 305,932.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,140.20, 551,432.70 and 305,932.20 is: 458,252.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,140.20 : 551,432.70 = 305,932.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,140.20/551,432.70 = 305,932.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,140.20x = 551,432.70 × 305,932.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,140.20x = 168,701,019,062.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,701,019,062.94/368,140.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,252.10

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