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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,975, 455,962.50 and 82,359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,975, 455,962.50 and 82,359 is: 123,538.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,975 : 455,962.50 = 82,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,975/455,962.50 = 82,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,975x = 455,962.50 × 82,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,975x = 37,552,615,537.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,552,615,537.50/303,975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,538.50

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