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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,019.40, 451,553.64 and 151,182.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,019.40, 451,553.64 and 151,182.60 is: 226,786.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,019.40 : 451,553.64 = 151,182.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,019.40/451,553.64 = 151,182.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,019.40x = 451,553.64 × 151,182.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,019.40x = 68,267,053,334.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,267,053,334.66/301,019.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,786.22

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