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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,883.80, 456,450.90 and 186,785.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,883.80, 456,450.90 and 186,785.80 is: 279,642.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,883.80 : 456,450.90 = 186,785.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,883.80/456,450.90 = 186,785.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,883.80x = 456,450.90 × 186,785.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,883.80x = 85,258,546,517.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,258,546,517.22/304,883.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,642.76

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