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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,792.52, 457,469.44 and 155,139.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,792.52, 457,469.44 and 155,139.75 is: 232,852.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,792.52 : 457,469.44 = 155,139.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,792.52/457,469.44 = 155,139.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,792.52x = 457,469.44 × 155,139.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,792.52x = 70,971,694,166.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,971,694,166.39/304,792.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,852.48

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