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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,977.10, 455,896.32 and 114,457.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,977.10, 455,896.32 and 114,457.46 is: 171,660.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,977.10 : 455,896.32 = 114,457.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,977.10/455,896.32 = 114,457.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,977.10x = 455,896.32 × 114,457.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,977.10x = 52,180,734,810.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,180,734,810.55/303,977.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,660.08

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