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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,623.36, 457,230.24 and 146,962.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,623.36, 457,230.24 and 146,962.62 is: 220,586.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,623.36 : 457,230.24 = 146,962.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,623.36/457,230.24 = 146,962.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,623.36x = 457,230.24 × 146,962.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,623.36x = 67,195,754,013.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,195,754,013.63/304,623.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,586.35

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