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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,081.09, 456,050.86 and 114,560.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,081.09, 456,050.86 and 114,560.43 is: 171,813.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,081.09 : 456,050.86 = 114,560.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,081.09/456,050.86 = 114,560.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,081.09x = 456,050.86 × 114,560.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,081.09x = 52,245,380,626.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,245,380,626.88/304,081.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,813.98

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