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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,045.14, 451,480.23 and 196,419.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,045.14, 451,480.23 and 196,419.06 is: 294,571.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,045.14 : 451,480.23 = 196,419.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,045.14/451,480.23 = 196,419.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,045.14x = 451,480.23 × 196,419.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,045.14x = 88,679,322,385.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,679,322,385.18/301,045.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,571.51

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