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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,142.20, 551,435.70 and 305,934.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,142.20, 551,435.70 and 305,934.20 is: 458,255.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,142.20 : 551,435.70 = 305,934.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,142.20/551,435.70 = 305,934.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,142.20x = 551,435.70 × 305,934.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,142.20x = 168,703,039,730.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,703,039,730.94/368,142.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,255.10

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