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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,612.61, 456,970.77 and 152,882.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,612.61, 456,970.77 and 152,882.04 is: 229,349.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,612.61 : 456,970.77 = 152,882.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,612.61/456,970.77 = 152,882.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,612.61x = 456,970.77 × 152,882.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,612.61x = 69,862,623,537.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,862,623,537.97/304,612.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,349.09

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