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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,444.30, 455,166.45 and 185,346.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,444.30, 455,166.45 and 185,346.30 is: 278,019.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,444.30 : 455,166.45 = 185,346.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,444.30/455,166.45 = 185,346.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,444.30x = 455,166.45 × 185,346.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,444.30x = 84,363,417,391.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,363,417,391.64/303,444.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,019.45

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