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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,201.76, 455,980.87 and 114,580.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,201.76, 455,980.87 and 114,580.08 is: 171,748.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,201.76 : 455,980.87 = 114,580.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,201.76/455,980.87 = 114,580.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,201.76x = 455,980.87 × 114,580.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,201.76x = 52,246,324,563.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,246,324,563.07/304,201.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,748.92

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