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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,459.94, 456,966.93 and 162,425.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,459.94, 456,966.93 and 162,425.63 is: 243,786.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,459.94 : 456,966.93 = 162,425.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,459.94/456,966.93 = 162,425.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,459.94x = 456,966.93 × 162,425.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,459.94x = 74,223,141,494.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,223,141,494.42/304,459.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,786.23

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