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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,646.80, 456,095.40 and 186,548.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,646.80, 456,095.40 and 186,548.80 is: 279,287.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,646.80 : 456,095.40 = 186,548.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,646.80/456,095.40 = 186,548.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,646.80x = 456,095.40 × 186,548.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,646.80x = 85,084,049,555.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,084,049,555.52/304,646.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,287.52

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