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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,471.69, 455,256.81 and 113,946.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,471.69, 455,256.81 and 113,946.99 is: 170,938.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,471.69 : 455,256.81 = 113,946.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,471.69/455,256.81 = 113,946.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,471.69x = 455,256.81 × 113,946.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,471.69x = 51,875,143,176.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,875,143,176.50/303,471.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,938.99

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