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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,237.63, 456,259.39 and 104,509.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,237.63, 456,259.39 and 104,509.85 is: 156,731.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,237.63 : 456,259.39 = 104,509.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,237.63/456,259.39 = 104,509.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,237.63x = 456,259.39 × 104,509.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,237.63x = 47,683,599,887.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,683,599,887.44/304,237.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,731.44

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