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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,577.28, 456,641.28 and 117,504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,577.28, 456,641.28 and 117,504 is: 176,169.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,577.28 : 456,641.28 = 117,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,577.28/456,641.28 = 117,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,577.28x = 456,641.28 × 117,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,577.28x = 53,657,176,965.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,657,176,965.12/304,577.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,169.34

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