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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,087.11, 456,357.88 and 114,734.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,087.11, 456,357.88 and 114,734.22 is: 172,187.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,087.11 : 456,357.88 = 114,734.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,087.11/456,357.88 = 114,734.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,087.11x = 456,357.88 × 114,734.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,087.11x = 52,359,865,402.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,359,865,402.65/304,087.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,187.06

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