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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,829.26, 457,288.44 and 146,927.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,829.26, 457,288.44 and 146,927.86 is: 220,413.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,829.26 : 457,288.44 = 146,927.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,829.26/457,288.44 = 146,927.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,829.26x = 457,288.44 × 146,927.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,829.26x = 67,188,410,197.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,188,410,197.74/304,829.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,413.26

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