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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,007.86, 451,536.36 and 151,171.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,007.86, 451,536.36 and 151,171.08 is: 226,768.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,007.86 : 451,536.36 = 151,171.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,007.86/451,536.36 = 151,171.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,007.86x = 451,536.36 × 151,171.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,007.86x = 68,259,239,200.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,259,239,200.47/301,007.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,768.96

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