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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,251.76, 454,653 and 145,329.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,251.76, 454,653 and 145,329.84 is: 217,887.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,251.76 : 454,653 = 145,329.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,251.76/454,653 = 145,329.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,251.76x = 454,653 × 145,329.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,251.76x = 66,074,647,745.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,074,647,745.52/303,251.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,887.10

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