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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,088.11, 456,359.38 and 114,735.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,088.11, 456,359.38 and 114,735.22 is: 172,188.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,088.11 : 456,359.38 = 114,735.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,088.11/456,359.38 = 114,735.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,088.11x = 456,359.38 × 114,735.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,088.11x = 52,360,493,863.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,360,493,863.36/304,088.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,188.56

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