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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,851.60, 457,277.40 and 115,311.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,851.60, 457,277.40 and 115,311.60 is: 172,967.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,851.60 : 457,277.40 = 115,311.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,851.60/457,277.40 = 115,311.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,851.60x = 457,277.40 × 115,311.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,851.60x = 52,729,388,637.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,729,388,637.84/304,851.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,967.40

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