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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,813.67, 451,220.51 and 142,956.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,813.67, 451,220.51 and 142,956.01 is: 214,434.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,813.67 : 451,220.51 = 142,956.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,813.67/451,220.51 = 142,956.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,813.67x = 451,220.51 × 142,956.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,813.67x = 64,504,683,739.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,504,683,739.77/300,813.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,434.02

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