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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,801.80, 456,327.90 and 186,703.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,801.80, 456,327.90 and 186,703.80 is: 279,519.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,801.80 : 456,327.90 = 186,703.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,801.80/456,327.90 = 186,703.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,801.80x = 456,327.90 × 186,703.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,801.80x = 85,198,152,976.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,198,152,976.02/304,801.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,519.85

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