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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,257.60, 455,997.60 and 146,145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,257.60, 455,997.60 and 146,145.60 is: 219,031.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,257.60 : 455,997.60 = 146,145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,257.60/455,997.60 = 146,145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,257.60x = 455,997.60 × 146,145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,257.60x = 66,642,042,850.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,642,042,850.56/304,257.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,031.65

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