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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,687.40, 457,160.70 and 146,834.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,687.40, 457,160.70 and 146,834.60 is: 220,314.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,687.40 : 457,160.70 = 146,834.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,687.40/457,160.70 = 146,834.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,687.40x = 457,160.70 × 146,834.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,687.40x = 67,127,008,520.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,127,008,520.22/304,687.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,314.36

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