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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,328.97, 456,404.27 and 114,652.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,328.97, 456,404.27 and 114,652.49 is: 171,945.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,328.97 : 456,404.27 = 114,652.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,328.97/456,404.27 = 114,652.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,328.97x = 456,404.27 × 114,652.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,328.97x = 52,327,883,146.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,327,883,146.85/304,328.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,945.13

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