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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,220.30, 455,455.65 and 186,122.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,220.30, 455,455.65 and 186,122.30 is: 278,648.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,220.30 : 455,455.65 = 186,122.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,220.30/455,455.65 = 186,122.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,220.30x = 455,455.65 × 186,122.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,220.30x = 84,770,453,126.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,770,453,126.00/304,220.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,648.25

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