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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,881.10, 457,321.65 and 94,540.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,881.10, 457,321.65 and 94,540.30 is: 141,810.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,881.10 : 457,321.65 = 94,540.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,881.10/457,321.65 = 94,540.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,881.10x = 457,321.65 × 94,540.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,881.10x = 43,235,325,987.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,235,325,987.50/304,881.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,810.45

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