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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,162.24, 450,347.04 and 113,279.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,162.24, 450,347.04 and 113,279.04 is: 169,957.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,162.24 : 450,347.04 = 113,279.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,162.24/450,347.04 = 113,279.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,162.24x = 450,347.04 × 113,279.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,162.24x = 51,014,880,358.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,014,880,358.04/300,162.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,957.69

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