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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,255.84, 456,189.36 and 146,169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,255.84, 456,189.36 and 146,169.76 is: 219,161.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,255.84 : 456,189.36 = 146,169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,255.84/456,189.36 = 146,169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,255.84x = 456,189.36 × 146,169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,255.84x = 66,681,089,265.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,681,089,265.75/304,255.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,161.25

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