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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,010.36, 451,540.13 and 151,173.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,010.36, 451,540.13 and 151,173.59 is: 226,772.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,010.36 : 451,540.13 = 151,173.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,010.36/451,540.13 = 151,173.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,010.36x = 451,540.13 × 151,173.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,010.36x = 68,260,939,467.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,260,939,467.60/301,010.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,772.73

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