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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,293.20, 456,439.80 and 186,195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,293.20, 456,439.80 and 186,195.20 is: 279,292.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,293.20 : 456,439.80 = 186,195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,293.20/456,439.80 = 186,195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,293.20x = 456,439.80 × 186,195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,293.20x = 84,986,899,848.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,986,899,848.96/304,293.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,292.80

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