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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,200.98, 455,979.68 and 114,579.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,200.98, 455,979.68 and 114,579.30 is: 171,747.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,200.98 : 455,979.68 = 114,579.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,200.98/455,979.68 = 114,579.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,200.98x = 455,979.68 × 114,579.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,200.98x = 52,245,832,548.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,245,832,548.62/304,200.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,747.75

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