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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,390.80, 455,711.40 and 186,292.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,390.80, 455,711.40 and 186,292.80 is: 278,903.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,390.80 : 455,711.40 = 186,292.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,390.80/455,711.40 = 186,292.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,390.80x = 455,711.40 × 186,292.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,390.80x = 84,895,752,697.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,895,752,697.92/304,390.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,903.81

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