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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,295.70, 456,443.55 and 186,197.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,295.70, 456,443.55 and 186,197.70 is: 279,296.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,295.70 : 456,443.55 = 186,197.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,295.70/456,443.55 = 186,197.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,295.70x = 456,443.55 × 186,197.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,295.70x = 84,988,739,189.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,988,739,189.84/304,295.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,296.55

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