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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,210.40, 456,346.90 and 114,830.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,210.40, 456,346.90 and 114,830.28 is: 172,257.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,210.40 : 456,346.90 = 114,830.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,210.40/456,346.90 = 114,830.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,210.40x = 456,346.90 × 114,830.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,210.40x = 52,402,442,304.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,402,442,304.13/304,210.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,257.23

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