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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,465.20, 456,006.60 and 156,548.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,465.20, 456,006.60 and 156,548.40 is: 234,467.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,465.20 : 456,006.60 = 156,548.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,465.20/456,006.60 = 156,548.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,465.20x = 456,006.60 × 156,548.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,465.20x = 71,387,103,619.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,387,103,619.44/304,465.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,467.20

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