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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,046.38, 450,291.10 and 142,275.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,046.38, 450,291.10 and 142,275.39 is: 213,518.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,046.38 : 450,291.10 = 142,275.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,046.38/450,291.10 = 142,275.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,046.38x = 450,291.10 × 142,275.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,046.38x = 64,065,339,258.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,065,339,258.89/300,046.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,518.12

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