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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,870.30, 456,430.65 and 186,772.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,870.30, 456,430.65 and 186,772.30 is: 279,622.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,870.30 : 456,430.65 = 186,772.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,870.30/456,430.65 = 186,772.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,870.30x = 456,430.65 × 186,772.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,870.30x = 85,248,602,291.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,248,602,291.00/304,870.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,622.52

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