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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,948.59, 451,291.64 and 113,828.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,948.59, 451,291.64 and 113,828.87 is: 170,693.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,948.59 : 451,291.64 = 113,828.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,948.59/451,291.64 = 113,828.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,948.59x = 451,291.64 × 113,828.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,948.59x = 51,370,016,577.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,370,016,577.99/300,948.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,693.66

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