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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,205.40, 456,339.39 and 114,825.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,205.40, 456,339.39 and 114,825.28 is: 172,249.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,205.40 : 456,339.39 = 114,825.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,205.40/456,339.39 = 114,825.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,205.40x = 456,339.39 × 114,825.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,205.40x = 52,399,298,231.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,399,298,231.78/304,205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,249.73

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