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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,086.11, 456,356.38 and 114,733.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,086.11, 456,356.38 and 114,733.22 is: 172,185.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,086.11 : 456,356.38 = 114,733.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,086.11/456,356.38 = 114,733.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,086.11x = 456,356.38 × 114,733.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,086.11x = 52,359,237,799.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,359,237,799.00/304,086.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,185.56

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