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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,657.96, 450,971.10 and 100,982.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,657.96, 450,971.10 and 100,982.43 is: 151,468.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,657.96 : 450,971.10 = 100,982.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,657.96/450,971.10 = 100,982.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,657.96x = 450,971.10 × 100,982.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,657.96x = 45,540,157,537.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,540,157,537.77/300,657.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,468.32

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