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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,061.88, 451,508.58 and 90,669.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,061.88, 451,508.58 and 90,669.24 is: 135,978.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,061.88 : 451,508.58 = 90,669.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,061.88/451,508.58 = 90,669.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,061.88x = 451,508.58 × 90,669.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,061.88x = 40,937,939,802.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,937,939,802.08/301,061.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,978.49

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