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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,123.58, 449,769.84 and 150,173.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,123.58, 449,769.84 and 150,173.14 is: 225,051.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,123.58 : 449,769.84 = 150,173.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,123.58/449,769.84 = 150,173.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,123.58x = 449,769.84 × 150,173.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,123.58x = 67,543,349,150.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,543,349,150.10/300,123.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,051.79

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