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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,136.46, 456,175.37 and 93,717.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,136.46, 456,175.37 and 93,717.90 is: 140,567.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,136.46 : 456,175.37 = 93,717.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,136.46/456,175.37 = 93,717.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,136.46x = 456,175.37 × 93,717.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,136.46x = 42,751,797,708.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,751,797,708.12/304,136.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,567.82

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