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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,192.68, 456,353.25 and 114,649.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,192.68, 456,353.25 and 114,649.02 is: 171,997.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,192.68 : 456,353.25 = 114,649.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,192.68/456,353.25 = 114,649.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,192.68x = 456,353.25 × 114,649.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,192.68x = 52,320,452,886.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,320,452,886.32/304,192.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,997.74

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