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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,197.27, 456,157.50 and 162,006.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,197.27, 456,157.50 and 162,006.05 is: 242,935.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,197.27 : 456,157.50 = 162,006.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,197.27/456,157.50 = 162,006.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,197.27x = 456,157.50 × 162,006.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,197.27x = 73,900,273,079.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,900,273,079.61/304,197.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,935.36

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