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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,237.78, 456,259.62 and 104,510.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,237.78, 456,259.62 and 104,510.01 is: 156,731.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,237.78 : 456,259.62 = 104,510.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,237.78/456,259.62 = 104,510.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,237.78x = 456,259.62 × 104,510.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,237.78x = 47,683,695,541.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,683,695,541.87/304,237.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,731.67

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