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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,968.30, 457,124.40 and 115,355.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,968.30, 457,124.40 and 115,355.40 is: 172,909.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,968.30 : 457,124.40 = 115,355.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,968.30/457,124.40 = 115,355.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,968.30x = 457,124.40 × 115,355.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,968.30x = 52,731,768,011.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,731,768,011.76/304,968.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,909.01

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