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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,913.21, 457,525.94 and 145,169.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,913.21, 457,525.94 and 145,169.87 is: 217,829.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,913.21 : 457,525.94 = 145,169.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,913.21/457,525.94 = 145,169.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,913.21x = 457,525.94 × 145,169.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,913.21x = 66,418,978,217.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,418,978,217.95/304,913.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,829.13

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