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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,852.90, 457,279.35 and 94,555.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,852.90, 457,279.35 and 94,555.30 is: 141,832.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,852.90 : 457,279.35 = 94,555.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,852.90/457,279.35 = 94,555.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,852.90x = 457,279.35 × 94,555.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,852.90x = 43,238,186,123.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,238,186,123.06/304,852.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,832.95

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