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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,839.70, 457,259.55 and 94,498.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,839.70, 457,259.55 and 94,498.90 is: 141,748.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,839.70 : 457,259.55 = 94,498.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,839.70/457,259.55 = 94,498.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,839.70x = 457,259.55 × 94,498.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,839.70x = 43,210,524,489.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,210,524,489.50/304,839.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,748.35

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