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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,386.82, 456,192.04 and 144,462.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,386.82, 456,192.04 and 144,462.46 is: 216,509.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,386.82 : 456,192.04 = 144,462.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,386.82/456,192.04 = 144,462.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,386.82x = 456,192.04 × 144,462.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,386.82x = 65,902,624,330.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,902,624,330.82/304,386.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,509.45

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