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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,847.68, 451,268.28 and 123,315.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,847.68, 451,268.28 and 123,315.12 is: 184,971.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,847.68 : 451,268.28 = 123,315.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,847.68/451,268.28 = 123,315.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,847.68x = 451,268.28 × 123,315.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,847.68x = 55,648,202,100.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,648,202,100.39/300,847.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,971.35

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