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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,183.92, 456,340.12 and 114,640.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,183.92, 456,340.12 and 114,640.27 is: 171,984.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,183.92 : 456,340.12 = 114,640.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,183.92/456,340.12 = 114,640.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,183.92x = 456,340.12 × 114,640.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,183.92x = 52,314,954,568.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,314,954,568.63/304,183.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,984.62

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