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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,669.96, 455,569.08 and 114,132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,669.96, 455,569.08 and 114,132 is: 171,222.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,669.96 : 455,569.08 = 114,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,669.96/455,569.08 = 114,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,669.96x = 455,569.08 × 114,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,669.96x = 51,995,010,238.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,995,010,238.56/303,669.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,222.11

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