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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,255.30, 456,426.15 and 93,871.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,255.30, 456,426.15 and 93,871.30 is: 140,820.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,255.30 : 456,426.15 = 93,871.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,255.30/456,426.15 = 93,871.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,255.30x = 456,426.15 × 93,871.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,255.30x = 42,845,316,054.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,845,316,054.50/304,255.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,820.28

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