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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,160.20, 551,462.70 and 305,952.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,160.20, 551,462.70 and 305,952.20 is: 458,282.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,160.20 : 551,462.70 = 305,952.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,160.20/551,462.70 = 305,952.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,160.20x = 551,462.70 × 305,952.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,160.20x = 168,721,226,282.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,721,226,282.94/368,160.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,282.09

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