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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,537.88, 455,356.20 and 114,013

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,537.88, 455,356.20 and 114,013 is: 171,038.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,537.88 : 455,356.20 = 114,013 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,537.88/455,356.20 = 114,013/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,537.88x = 455,356.20 × 114,013
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,537.88x = 51,916,526,430.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,916,526,430.60/303,537.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,038.05

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