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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,022.38, 451,533.60 and 101,326.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,022.38, 451,533.60 and 101,326.06 is: 151,989.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,022.38 : 451,533.60 = 101,326.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,022.38/451,533.60 = 101,326.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,022.38x = 451,533.60 × 101,326.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,022.38x = 45,752,120,645.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,752,120,645.62/301,022.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,989.10

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