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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,327.50, 456,402 and 114,651

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,327.50, 456,402 and 114,651 is: 171,942.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,327.50 : 456,402 = 114,651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,327.50/456,402 = 114,651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,327.50x = 456,402 × 114,651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,327.50x = 52,326,945,702
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,326,945,702/304,327.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,942.88

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