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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,609.28, 457,067.52 and 171,637.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,609.28, 457,067.52 and 171,637.76 is: 257,543.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,609.28 : 457,067.52 = 171,637.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,609.28/457,067.52 = 171,637.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,609.28x = 457,067.52 × 171,637.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,609.28x = 78,450,045,301.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,450,045,301.56/304,609.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,543.19

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