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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,782.16, 455,414.76 and 185,536.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,782.16, 455,414.76 and 185,536.44 is: 278,146.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,782.16 : 455,414.76 = 185,536.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,782.16/455,414.76 = 185,536.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,782.16x = 455,414.76 × 185,536.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,782.16x = 84,496,033,293.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,496,033,293.85/303,782.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,146.79

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