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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,852.60, 457,278.90 and 115,312.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,852.60, 457,278.90 and 115,312.60 is: 172,968.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,852.60 : 457,278.90 = 115,312.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,852.60/457,278.90 = 115,312.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,852.60x = 457,278.90 × 115,312.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,852.60x = 52,730,018,884.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,730,018,884.14/304,852.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,968.90

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