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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,234.80, 455,477.40 and 186,136.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,234.80, 455,477.40 and 186,136.80 is: 278,669.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,234.80 : 455,477.40 = 186,136.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,234.80/455,477.40 = 186,136.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,234.80x = 455,477.40 × 186,136.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,234.80x = 84,781,105,708.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,781,105,708.32/304,234.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,669.98

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