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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,107.52, 456,574.97 and 171,081.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,107.52, 456,574.97 and 171,081.40 is: 256,854.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,107.52 : 456,574.97 = 171,081.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,107.52/456,574.97 = 171,081.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,107.52x = 456,574.97 × 171,081.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,107.52x = 78,111,485,072.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,111,485,072.56/304,107.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,854.83

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