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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,451.30, 455,031.44 and 143,394.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,451.30, 455,031.44 and 143,394.01 is: 215,022.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,451.30 : 455,031.44 = 143,394.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,451.30/455,031.44 = 143,394.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,451.30x = 455,031.44 × 143,394.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,451.30x = 65,248,779,865.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,248,779,865.55/303,451.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,022.25

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