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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,129.20, 456,193.80 and 186,031.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,129.20, 456,193.80 and 186,031.20 is: 279,046.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,129.20 : 456,193.80 = 186,031.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,129.20/456,193.80 = 186,031.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,129.20x = 456,193.80 × 186,031.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,129.20x = 84,866,280,046.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,866,280,046.56/304,129.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,046.80

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