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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,043.20, 451,564.80 and 114,044.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,043.20, 451,564.80 and 114,044.80 is: 171,067.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,043.20 : 451,564.80 = 114,044.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,043.20/451,564.80 = 114,044.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,043.20x = 451,564.80 × 114,044.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,043.20x = 51,498,617,303.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,498,617,303.04/301,043.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,067.20

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