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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,149.60, 456,228 and 184,232.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,149.60, 456,228 and 184,232.70 is: 276,351.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,149.60 : 456,228 = 184,232.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,149.60/456,228 = 184,232.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,149.60x = 456,228 × 184,232.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,149.60x = 84,052,116,255.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,052,116,255.60/304,149.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,351.23

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