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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,141.20, 551,434.20 and 305,933.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,141.20, 551,434.20 and 305,933.20 is: 458,253.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,141.20 : 551,434.20 = 305,933.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,141.20/551,434.20 = 305,933.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,141.20x = 551,434.20 × 305,933.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,141.20x = 168,702,029,395.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,702,029,395.44/368,141.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,253.60

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