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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,174.45, 456,262.68 and 114,583.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,174.45, 456,262.68 and 114,583.94 is: 171,876.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,174.45 : 456,262.68 = 114,583.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,174.45/456,262.68 = 114,583.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,174.45x = 456,262.68 × 114,583.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,174.45x = 52,280,375,549.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,280,375,549.36/304,174.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,876.29

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