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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,229.17, 456,344.53 and 124,314.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,229.17, 456,344.53 and 124,314.59 is: 186,472.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,229.17 : 456,344.53 = 124,314.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,229.17/456,344.53 = 124,314.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,229.17x = 456,344.53 × 124,314.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,229.17x = 56,730,283,145.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,730,283,145.69/304,229.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,472.20

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