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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,062.30, 456,093.45 and 146,598.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,062.30, 456,093.45 and 146,598.30 is: 219,897.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,062.30 : 456,093.45 = 146,598.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,062.30/456,093.45 = 146,598.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,062.30x = 456,093.45 × 146,598.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,062.30x = 66,862,524,411.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,862,524,411.14/304,062.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,897.45

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