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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,726.70, 451,131.50 and 101,062.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,726.70, 451,131.50 and 101,062.55 is: 151,607.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,726.70 : 451,131.50 = 101,062.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,726.70/451,131.50 = 101,062.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,726.70x = 451,131.50 × 101,062.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,726.70x = 45,592,499,775.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,592,499,775.33/300,726.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,607.75

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