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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,844.22, 457,133.92 and 162,657.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,844.22, 457,133.92 and 162,657.78 is: 243,916.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,844.22 : 457,133.92 = 162,657.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,844.22/457,133.92 = 162,657.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,844.22x = 457,133.92 × 162,657.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,844.22x = 74,356,389,454.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,356,389,454.49/304,844.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,916.02

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