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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,081.60, 456,122.40 and 146,228.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,081.60, 456,122.40 and 146,228.80 is: 219,343.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,081.60 : 456,122.40 = 146,228.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,081.60/456,122.40 = 146,228.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,081.60x = 456,122.40 × 146,228.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,081.60x = 66,698,231,205.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,698,231,205.12/304,081.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,343.20

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