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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,817.70, 456,902.55 and 146,943.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,817.70, 456,902.55 and 146,943.30 is: 220,258.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,817.70 : 456,902.55 = 146,943.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,817.70/456,902.55 = 146,943.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,817.70x = 456,902.55 × 146,943.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,817.70x = 67,138,768,475.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,138,768,475.42/304,817.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,258.76

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