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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,204.40, 456,337.89 and 114,824.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,204.40, 456,337.89 and 114,824.28 is: 172,248.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,204.40 : 456,337.89 = 114,824.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,204.40/456,337.89 = 114,824.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,204.40x = 456,337.89 × 114,824.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,204.40x = 52,398,669,655.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,398,669,655.97/304,204.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,248.23

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