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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,072.16, 450,142.16 and 100,419.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,072.16, 450,142.16 and 100,419.04 is: 150,639.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,072.16 : 450,142.16 = 100,419.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,072.16/450,142.16 = 100,419.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,072.16x = 450,142.16 × 100,419.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,072.16x = 45,202,843,570.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,202,843,570.73/300,072.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,639.91

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