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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,948.66, 451,291.75 and 113,828.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,948.66, 451,291.75 and 113,828.94 is: 170,693.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,948.66 : 451,291.75 = 113,828.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,948.66/451,291.75 = 113,828.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,948.66x = 451,291.75 × 113,828.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,948.66x = 51,370,061,533.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,370,061,533.25/300,948.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,693.77

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