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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,287.26, 456,693.34 and 117,429.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,287.26, 456,693.34 and 117,429.98 is: 176,246.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,287.26 : 456,693.34 = 117,429.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,287.26/456,693.34 = 117,429.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,287.26x = 456,693.34 × 117,429.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,287.26x = 53,629,489,782.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,629,489,782.33/304,287.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,246.25

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