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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,475.82, 455,416.83 and 125,982.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,475.82, 455,416.83 and 125,982.95 is: 189,058.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,475.82 : 455,416.83 = 125,982.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,475.82/455,416.83 = 125,982.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,475.82x = 455,416.83 × 125,982.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,475.82x = 57,374,753,445.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,374,753,445.96/303,475.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,058.73

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