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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,379.47, 450,328.63 and 150,542.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,379.47, 450,328.63 and 150,542.84 is: 225,693.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,379.47 : 450,328.63 = 150,542.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,379.47/450,328.63 = 150,542.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,379.47x = 450,328.63 × 150,542.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,379.47x = 67,793,750,893.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,793,750,893.51/300,379.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,693.69

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