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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,328.50, 456,403.50 and 114,652

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,328.50, 456,403.50 and 114,652 is: 171,944.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,328.50 : 456,403.50 = 114,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,328.50/456,403.50 = 114,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,328.50x = 456,403.50 × 114,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,328.50x = 52,327,574,082
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,327,574,082/304,328.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,944.38

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