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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,909.25, 457,782.81 and 155,250.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,909.25, 457,782.81 and 155,250.09 is: 233,088.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,909.25 : 457,782.81 = 155,250.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,909.25/457,782.81 = 155,250.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,909.25x = 457,782.81 × 155,250.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,909.25x = 71,070,822,452.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,070,822,452.95/304,909.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,088.45

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