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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,234.30, 454,851.45 and 185,136.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,234.30, 454,851.45 and 185,136.30 is: 277,704.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,234.30 : 454,851.45 = 185,136.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,234.30/454,851.45 = 185,136.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,234.30x = 454,851.45 × 185,136.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,234.30x = 84,209,514,502.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,209,514,502.64/303,234.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,704.45

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