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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,513.40, 455,270.10 and 146,049.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,513.40, 455,270.10 and 146,049.40 is: 219,074.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,513.40 : 455,270.10 = 146,049.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,513.40/455,270.10 = 146,049.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,513.40x = 455,270.10 × 146,049.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,513.40x = 66,491,924,942.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,491,924,942.94/303,513.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,074.10

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