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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,383.60, 456,186.60 and 146,271.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,383.60, 456,186.60 and 146,271.60 is: 219,220.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,383.60 : 456,186.60 = 146,271.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,383.60/456,186.60 = 146,271.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,383.60x = 456,186.60 × 146,271.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,383.60x = 66,727,143,880.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,727,143,880.56/304,383.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,220.56

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