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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,582, 455,394.87 and 116,593.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,582, 455,394.87 and 116,593.50 is: 174,898.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,582 : 455,394.87 = 116,593.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,582/455,394.87 = 116,593.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,582x = 455,394.87 × 116,593.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,582x = 53,096,081,775.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,096,081,775.35/303,582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,898.65

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