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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,012.10, 451,357.77 and 101,266.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,012.10, 451,357.77 and 101,266.10 is: 151,845.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,012.10 : 451,357.77 = 101,266.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,012.10/451,357.77 = 101,266.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,012.10x = 451,357.77 × 101,266.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,012.10x = 45,707,241,072.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,707,241,072.60/301,012.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,845.20

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