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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,828.72, 457,526.78 and 155,181.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,828.72, 457,526.78 and 155,181.04 is: 232,915.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,828.72 : 457,526.78 = 155,181.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,828.72/457,526.78 = 155,181.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,828.72x = 457,526.78 × 155,181.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,828.72x = 70,999,480,792.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,999,480,792.39/304,828.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,915.98

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