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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,040.73, 451,585.73 and 151,203.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,040.73, 451,585.73 and 151,203.96 is: 226,818.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,040.73 : 451,585.73 = 151,203.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,040.73/451,585.73 = 151,203.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,040.73x = 451,585.73 × 151,203.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,040.73x = 68,281,551,033.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,281,551,033.50/301,040.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,818.31

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