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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,722.50, 450,908.76 and 113,748.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,722.50, 450,908.76 and 113,748.58 is: 170,556.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,722.50 : 450,908.76 = 113,748.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,722.50/450,908.76 = 113,748.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,722.50x = 450,908.76 × 113,748.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,722.50x = 51,290,231,159.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,290,231,159.56/300,722.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,556.68

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