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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,150.70, 551,448.45 and 305,942.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,150.70, 551,448.45 and 305,942.70 is: 458,267.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,150.70 : 551,448.45 = 305,942.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,150.70/551,448.45 = 305,942.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,150.70x = 551,448.45 × 305,942.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,150.70x = 168,711,627,703.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,711,627,703.82/368,150.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,267.84

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