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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,451.70, 420,312.24 and 183,623.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,451.70, 420,312.24 and 183,623.46 is: 253,502.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,451.70 : 420,312.24 = 183,623.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,451.70/420,312.24 = 183,623.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,451.70x = 420,312.24 × 183,623.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,451.70x = 77,179,187,789.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,179,187,789.15/304,451.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,502.24

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