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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,637.73, 457,375.86 and 154,979.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,637.73, 457,375.86 and 154,979.25 is: 232,682.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,637.73 : 457,375.86 = 154,979.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,637.73/457,375.86 = 154,979.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,637.73x = 457,375.86 × 154,979.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,637.73x = 70,883,767,750.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,883,767,750.91/304,637.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,682.17

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