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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,630.37, 457,041.15 and 183,190.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,630.37, 457,041.15 and 183,190.68 is: 274,843.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,630.37 : 457,041.15 = 183,190.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,630.37/457,041.15 = 183,190.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,630.37x = 457,041.15 × 183,190.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,630.37x = 83,725,678,283.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,725,678,283.65/304,630.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,843.50

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