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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,644.46, 451,018.53 and 100,984.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,644.46, 451,018.53 and 100,984.05 is: 151,493.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,644.46 : 451,018.53 = 100,984.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,644.46/451,018.53 = 100,984.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,644.46x = 451,018.53 × 100,984.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,644.46x = 45,545,677,784.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,545,677,784.45/300,644.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,493.49

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