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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,828.06, 457,525.79 and 155,180.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,828.06, 457,525.79 and 155,180.38 is: 232,915.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,828.06 : 457,525.79 = 155,180.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,828.06/457,525.79 = 155,180.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,828.06x = 457,525.79 × 155,180.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,828.06x = 70,999,025,908.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,999,025,908.52/304,828.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,915.00

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