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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,807, 450,910.26 and 150,588.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,807, 450,910.26 and 150,588.72 is: 225,732.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,807 : 450,910.26 = 150,588.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,807/450,910.26 = 150,588.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,807x = 450,910.26 × 150,588.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,807x = 67,901,998,888.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,901,998,888.27/300,807
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,732.78

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