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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,235.80, 450,244.50 and 100,508.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,235.80, 450,244.50 and 100,508.73 is: 150,726.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,235.80 : 450,244.50 = 100,508.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,235.80/450,244.50 = 100,508.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,235.80x = 450,244.50 × 100,508.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,235.80x = 45,253,502,884.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,253,502,884.49/300,235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,726.54

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