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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,549.16, 456,979.36 and 203,416.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,549.16, 456,979.36 and 203,416.14 is: 305,228.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,549.16 : 456,979.36 = 203,416.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,549.16/456,979.36 = 203,416.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,549.16x = 456,979.36 × 203,416.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,549.16x = 92,956,977,470.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,956,977,470.87/304,549.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,228.15

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