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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,789.14, 456,748.02 and 171,389.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,789.14, 456,748.02 and 171,389.52 is: 256,839.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,789.14 : 456,748.02 = 171,389.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,789.14/456,748.02 = 171,389.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,789.14x = 456,748.02 × 171,389.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,789.14x = 78,281,823,908.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,281,823,908.75/304,789.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,839.28

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