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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,516.89, 451,003.82 and 111,156.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,516.89, 451,003.82 and 111,156.37 is: 166,819.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,516.89 : 451,003.82 = 111,156.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,516.89/451,003.82 = 111,156.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,516.89x = 451,003.82 × 111,156.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,516.89x = 50,131,945,804.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,131,945,804.04/300,516.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,819.07

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