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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,459.44, 456,966.18 and 162,425.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,459.44, 456,966.18 and 162,425.13 is: 243,785.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,459.44 : 456,966.18 = 162,425.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,459.44/456,966.18 = 162,425.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,459.44x = 456,966.18 × 162,425.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,459.44x = 74,222,791,192.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,222,791,192.10/304,459.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,785.48

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