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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,746.72, 451,161.50 and 101,082.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,746.72, 451,161.50 and 101,082.53 is: 151,637.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,746.72 : 451,161.50 = 101,082.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,746.72/451,161.50 = 101,082.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,746.72x = 451,161.50 × 101,082.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,746.72x = 45,604,546,481.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,604,546,481.09/300,746.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,637.72

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