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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,127.20, 456,190.80 and 186,029.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,127.20, 456,190.80 and 186,029.20 is: 279,043.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,127.20 : 456,190.80 = 186,029.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,127.20/456,190.80 = 186,029.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,127.20x = 456,190.80 × 186,029.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,127.20x = 84,864,809,571.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,864,809,571.36/304,127.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,043.80

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