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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,913.96, 457,789.89 and 155,254.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,913.96, 457,789.89 and 155,254.82 is: 233,095.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,913.96 : 457,789.89 = 155,254.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,913.96/457,789.89 = 155,254.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,913.96x = 457,789.89 × 155,254.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,913.96x = 71,074,084,680.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,074,084,680.82/304,913.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,095.54

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