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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,046.40, 451,748.80 and 114,076.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,046.40, 451,748.80 and 114,076.80 is: 171,183.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,046.40 : 451,748.80 = 114,076.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,046.40/451,748.80 = 114,076.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,046.40x = 451,748.80 × 114,076.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,046.40x = 51,534,057,507.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,534,057,507.84/301,046.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,183.11

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