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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,144.50, 456,316.70 and 124,381.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,144.50, 456,316.70 and 124,381.14 is: 186,612.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,144.50 : 456,316.70 = 124,381.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,144.50/456,316.70 = 124,381.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,144.50x = 456,316.70 × 124,381.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,144.50x = 56,757,191,657.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,757,191,657.99/304,144.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,612.59

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