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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,241.40, 456,491.70 and 146,388.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,241.40, 456,491.70 and 146,388.60 is: 219,645.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,241.40 : 456,491.70 = 146,388.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,241.40/456,491.70 = 146,388.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,241.40x = 456,491.70 × 146,388.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,241.40x = 66,825,180,874.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,825,180,874.62/304,241.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,645.26

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