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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,668.40, 457,132.20 and 146,815.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,668.40, 457,132.20 and 146,815.60 is: 220,285.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,668.40 : 457,132.20 = 146,815.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,668.40/457,132.20 = 146,815.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,668.40x = 457,132.20 × 146,815.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,668.40x = 67,114,138,222.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,114,138,222.32/304,668.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,285.85

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