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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,150.60, 456,229.50 and 184,233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,150.60, 456,229.50 and 184,233.70 is: 276,352.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,150.60 : 456,229.50 = 184,233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,150.60/456,229.50 = 184,233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,150.60x = 456,229.50 × 184,233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,150.60x = 84,052,848,834.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,052,848,834.15/304,150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,352.73

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