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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,422.44, 456,910.68 and 162,388.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,422.44, 456,910.68 and 162,388.14 is: 243,729.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,422.44 : 456,910.68 = 162,388.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,422.44/456,910.68 = 162,388.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,422.44x = 456,910.68 × 162,388.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,422.44x = 74,196,875,471.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,196,875,471.34/304,422.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,729.98

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