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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,431.70, 455,147.55 and 203,639.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,431.70, 455,147.55 and 203,639.70 is: 305,459.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,431.70 : 455,147.55 = 203,639.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,431.70/455,147.55 = 203,639.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,431.70x = 455,147.55 × 203,639.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,431.70x = 92,686,110,537.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,686,110,537.74/303,431.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,459.55

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