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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,787.24, 456,783.71 and 169,845.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,787.24, 456,783.71 and 169,845.93 is: 254,547.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,787.24 : 456,783.71 = 169,845.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,787.24/456,783.71 = 169,845.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,787.24x = 456,783.71 × 169,845.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,787.24x = 77,582,853,184.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,582,853,184.57/304,787.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,547.58

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