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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,871.80, 456,432.90 and 186,773.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,871.80, 456,432.90 and 186,773.80 is: 279,624.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,871.80 : 456,432.90 = 186,773.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,871.80/456,432.90 = 186,773.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,871.80x = 456,432.90 × 186,773.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,871.80x = 85,249,707,178.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,249,707,178.02/304,871.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,624.77

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