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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,182.79, 456,338.43 and 114,639.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,182.79, 456,338.43 and 114,639.15 is: 171,982.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,182.79 : 456,338.43 = 114,639.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,182.79/456,338.43 = 114,639.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,182.79x = 456,338.43 × 114,639.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,182.79x = 52,314,247,159.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,314,247,159.24/304,182.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,982.93

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