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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,561.27, 456,684.16 and 162,368.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,561.27, 456,684.16 and 162,368.34 is: 243,468.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,561.27 : 456,684.16 = 162,368.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,561.27/456,684.16 = 162,368.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,561.27x = 456,684.16 × 162,368.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,561.27x = 74,151,048,963.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,151,048,963.49/304,561.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,468.41

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