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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,004.40, 450,006.60 and 100,355.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,004.40, 450,006.60 and 100,355.60 is: 150,533.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,004.40 : 450,006.60 = 100,355.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,004.40/450,006.60 = 100,355.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,004.40x = 450,006.60 × 100,355.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,004.40x = 45,160,682,346.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,160,682,346.96/300,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,533.40

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