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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,676, 455,791.68 and 154,019.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,676, 455,791.68 and 154,019.68 is: 231,170.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,676 : 455,791.68 = 154,019.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,676/455,791.68 = 154,019.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,676x = 455,791.68 × 154,019.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,676x = 70,200,888,700.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,200,888,700.26/303,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,170.35

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