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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,831.96, 451,425.32 and 111,425.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,831.96, 451,425.32 and 111,425.37 is: 167,203.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,831.96 : 451,425.32 = 111,425.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,831.96/451,425.32 = 111,425.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,831.96x = 451,425.32 × 111,425.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,831.96x = 50,300,233,308.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,300,233,308.37/300,831.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,203.75

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