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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,719.10, 456,903.62 and 162,389.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,719.10, 456,903.62 and 162,389.14 is: 243,490.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,719.10 : 456,903.62 = 162,389.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,719.10/456,903.62 = 162,389.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,719.10x = 456,903.62 × 162,389.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,719.10x = 74,196,185,914.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,196,185,914.69/304,719.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,490.43

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