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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,203.26, 455,983.12 and 114,581.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,203.26, 455,983.12 and 114,581.58 is: 171,751.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,203.26 : 455,983.12 = 114,581.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,203.26/455,983.12 = 114,581.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,203.26x = 455,983.12 × 114,581.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,203.26x = 52,247,266,342.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,247,266,342.93/304,203.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,751.17

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