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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,534.08, 456,621.84 and 142,248.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,534.08, 456,621.84 and 142,248.96 is: 213,289.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,534.08 : 456,621.84 = 142,248.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,534.08/456,621.84 = 142,248.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,534.08x = 456,621.84 × 142,248.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,534.08x = 64,953,981,853.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,953,981,853.29/304,534.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,289.70

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