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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,234.70, 456,352.05 and 93,872.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,234.70, 456,352.05 and 93,872.30 is: 140,808.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,234.70 : 456,352.05 = 93,872.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,234.70/456,352.05 = 93,872.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,234.70x = 456,352.05 × 93,872.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,234.70x = 42,838,816,543.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,838,816,543.22/304,234.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,808.45

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