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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,014.89, 450,022.78 and 122,521.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,014.89, 450,022.78 and 122,521.91 is: 183,783.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,014.89 : 450,022.78 = 122,521.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,014.89/450,022.78 = 122,521.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,014.89x = 450,022.78 × 122,521.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,014.89x = 55,137,649,936.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,137,649,936.50/300,014.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,783.04

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