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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,321.40, 456,482.10 and 114,752.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,321.40, 456,482.10 and 114,752.60 is: 172,128.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,321.40 : 456,482.10 = 114,752.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,321.40/456,482.10 = 114,752.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,321.40x = 456,482.10 × 114,752.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,321.40x = 52,382,507,828.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,382,507,828.46/304,321.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,128.90

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