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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,251.98, 456,239.44 and 162,061.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,251.98, 456,239.44 and 162,061.14 is: 243,017.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,251.98 : 456,239.44 = 162,061.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,251.98/456,239.44 = 162,061.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,251.98x = 456,239.44 × 162,061.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,251.98x = 73,938,683,759.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,938,683,759.36/304,251.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,017.92

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