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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,050.12, 451,517.61 and 151,248.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,050.12, 451,517.61 and 151,248.90 is: 226,844.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,050.12 : 451,517.61 = 151,248.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,050.12/451,517.61 = 151,248.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,050.12x = 451,517.61 × 151,248.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,050.12x = 68,291,541,843.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,291,541,843.13/301,050.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,844.43

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