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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,758.08, 451,137.72 and 123,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,758.08, 451,137.72 and 123,233.20 is: 184,850.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,758.08 : 451,137.72 = 123,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,758.08/451,137.72 = 123,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,758.08x = 451,137.72 × 123,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,758.08x = 55,595,144,876.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,595,144,876.30/300,758.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,850.05

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