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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,831.17, 457,530.44 and 155,183.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,831.17, 457,530.44 and 155,183.49 is: 232,919.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,831.17 : 457,530.44 = 155,183.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,831.17/457,530.44 = 155,183.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,831.17x = 457,530.44 × 155,183.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,831.17x = 71,001,169,684.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,001,169,684.52/304,831.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,919.65

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