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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,909.74, 457,783.55 and 155,250.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,909.74, 457,783.55 and 155,250.59 is: 233,089.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,909.74 : 457,783.55 = 155,250.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,909.74/457,783.55 = 155,250.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,909.74x = 457,783.55 × 155,250.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,909.74x = 71,071,166,229.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,071,166,229.79/304,909.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,089.20

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