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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,582, 450,902.88 and 111,092.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,582, 450,902.88 and 111,092.04 is: 166,649.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,582 : 450,902.88 = 111,092.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,582/450,902.88 = 111,092.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,582x = 450,902.88 × 111,092.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,582x = 50,091,720,781.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,091,720,781.08/300,582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,649.10

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