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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,363.80, 456,545.70 and 186,265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,363.80, 456,545.70 and 186,265.80 is: 279,398.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,363.80 : 456,545.70 = 186,265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,363.80/456,545.70 = 186,265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,363.80x = 456,545.70 × 186,265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,363.80x = 85,038,850,047.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,038,850,047.06/304,363.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,398.70

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