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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,864.72, 420,728.40 and 184,004.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,864.72, 420,728.40 and 184,004.08 is: 253,934.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,864.72 : 420,728.40 = 184,004.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,864.72/420,728.40 = 184,004.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,864.72x = 420,728.40 × 184,004.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,864.72x = 77,415,742,171.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,415,742,171.87/304,864.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,934.74

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