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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,230.74, 456,346.88 and 124,316.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,230.74, 456,346.88 and 124,316.16 is: 186,474.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,230.74 : 456,346.88 = 124,316.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,230.74/456,346.88 = 124,316.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,230.74x = 456,346.88 × 124,316.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,230.74x = 56,731,291,749.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,731,291,749.58/304,230.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,474.55

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