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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,238.43, 456,260.85 and 104,510.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,238.43, 456,260.85 and 104,510.66 is: 156,732.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,238.43 : 456,260.85 = 104,510.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,238.43/456,260.85 = 104,510.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,238.43x = 456,260.85 × 104,510.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,238.43x = 47,684,120,284.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,684,120,284.36/304,238.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,732.73

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