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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,183, 454,580.10 and 125,812.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,183, 454,580.10 and 125,812.44 is: 188,637.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,183 : 454,580.10 = 125,812.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,183/454,580.10 = 125,812.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,183x = 454,580.10 × 125,812.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,183x = 57,191,831,556.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,191,831,556.44/303,183
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,637.99

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