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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,205.29, 450,362.51 and 142,432.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,205.29, 450,362.51 and 142,432.28 is: 213,674.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,205.29 : 450,362.51 = 142,432.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,205.29/450,362.51 = 142,432.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,205.29x = 450,362.51 × 142,432.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,205.29x = 64,146,159,125.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,146,159,125.82/300,205.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,674.31

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