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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,681.14, 457,052.31 and 104,975.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,681.14, 457,052.31 and 104,975.46 is: 157,473.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,681.14 : 457,052.31 = 104,975.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,681.14/457,052.31 = 104,975.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,681.14x = 457,052.31 × 104,975.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,681.14x = 47,979,276,486.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,979,276,486.31/304,681.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,473.73

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