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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,835.82, 457,298.28 and 146,934.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,835.82, 457,298.28 and 146,934.42 is: 220,423.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,835.82 : 457,298.28 = 146,934.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,835.82/457,298.28 = 146,934.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,835.82x = 457,298.28 × 146,934.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,835.82x = 67,192,857,538.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,192,857,538.80/304,835.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,423.10

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