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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,085.60, 450,152.16 and 100,407.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,085.60, 450,152.16 and 100,407.04 is: 150,618.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,085.60 : 450,152.16 = 100,407.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,085.60/450,152.16 = 100,407.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,085.60x = 450,152.16 × 100,407.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,085.60x = 45,198,445,935.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,198,445,935.21/300,085.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,618.51

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