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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,501.40, 450,097.08 and 150,480.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,501.40, 450,097.08 and 150,480.04 is: 225,392.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,501.40 : 450,097.08 = 150,480.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,501.40/450,097.08 = 150,480.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,501.40x = 450,097.08 × 150,480.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,501.40x = 67,730,626,602.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,730,626,602.28/300,501.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,392.05

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