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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,935.32, 457,822 and 155,276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,935.32, 457,822 and 155,276.24 is: 233,127.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,935.32 : 457,822 = 155,276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,935.32/457,822 = 155,276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,935.32x = 457,822 × 155,276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,935.32x = 71,088,878,749.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,088,878,749.28/304,935.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,127.73

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