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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,929.09, 457,216.25 and 115,404.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,929.09, 457,216.25 and 115,404.08 is: 173,038.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,929.09 : 457,216.25 = 115,404.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,929.09/457,216.25 = 115,404.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,929.09x = 457,216.25 × 115,404.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,929.09x = 52,764,617,829.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,764,617,829.20/304,929.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,038.98

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