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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,155.14, 456,236.35 and 184,238.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,155.14, 456,236.35 and 184,238.28 is: 276,359.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,155.14 : 456,236.35 = 184,238.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,155.14/456,236.35 = 184,238.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,155.14x = 456,236.35 × 184,238.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,155.14x = 84,056,199,936.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,056,199,936.88/304,155.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,359.63

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