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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,949.39, 451,483.11 and 111,411.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,949.39, 451,483.11 and 111,411.21 is: 167,138.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,949.39 : 451,483.11 = 111,411.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,949.39/451,483.11 = 111,411.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,949.39x = 451,483.11 × 111,411.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,949.39x = 50,300,279,022.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,300,279,022.61/300,949.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,138.67

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