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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,535.80, 455,303.70 and 185,437.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,535.80, 455,303.70 and 185,437.80 is: 278,156.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,535.80 : 455,303.70 = 185,437.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,535.80/455,303.70 = 185,437.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,535.80x = 455,303.70 × 185,437.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,535.80x = 84,430,516,459.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,430,516,459.86/303,535.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,156.70

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