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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,237.62, 456,367.77 and 104,695.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,237.62, 456,367.77 and 104,695.74 is: 157,047.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,237.62 : 456,367.77 = 104,695.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,237.62/456,367.77 = 104,695.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,237.62x = 456,367.77 × 104,695.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,237.62x = 47,779,761,392.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,779,761,392.30/304,237.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,047.51

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