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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,957.48, 457,480.32 and 115,366.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,957.48, 457,480.32 and 115,366.42 is: 173,066.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,957.48 : 457,480.32 = 115,366.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,957.48/457,480.32 = 115,366.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,957.48x = 457,480.32 × 115,366.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,957.48x = 52,777,866,738.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,777,866,738.85/304,957.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,066.31

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