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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,291.23, 456,461.52 and 104,611.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,291.23, 456,461.52 and 104,611.78 is: 156,926.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,291.23 : 456,461.52 = 104,611.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,291.23/456,461.52 = 104,611.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,291.23x = 456,461.52 × 104,611.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,291.23x = 47,751,252,108.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,751,252,108.71/304,291.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,926.15

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