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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,427.70, 455,141.55 and 103,730.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,427.70, 455,141.55 and 103,730.30 is: 155,595.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,427.70 : 455,141.55 = 103,730.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,427.70/455,141.55 = 103,730.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,427.70x = 455,141.55 × 103,730.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,427.70x = 47,211,969,523.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,211,969,523.97/303,427.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,595.45

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