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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,033.70, 456,050.55 and 204,500.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,033.70, 456,050.55 and 204,500.90 is: 306,751.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,033.70 : 456,050.55 = 204,500.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,033.70/456,050.55 = 204,500.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,033.70x = 456,050.55 × 204,500.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,033.70x = 93,262,747,920.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,262,747,920.50/304,033.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,751.35

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