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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,903, 446,713.71 and 108,231.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,903, 446,713.71 and 108,231.10 is: 162,295.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,903 : 446,713.71 = 108,231.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,903/446,713.71 = 108,231.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,903x = 446,713.71 × 108,231.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,903x = 48,348,316,218.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,348,316,218.38/297,903
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,295.50

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