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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,207.55, 455,646.26 and 154,190.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,207.55, 455,646.26 and 154,190.28 is: 230,948.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,207.55 : 455,646.26 = 154,190.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,207.55/455,646.26 = 154,190.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,207.55x = 455,646.26 × 154,190.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,207.55x = 70,256,226,504.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,256,226,504.50/304,207.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,948.33

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