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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,071.60, 451,607.40 and 123,519.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,071.60, 451,607.40 and 123,519.60 is: 185,279.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,071.60 : 451,607.40 = 123,519.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,071.60/451,607.40 = 123,519.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,071.60x = 451,607.40 × 123,519.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,071.60x = 55,782,365,405.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,782,365,405.04/301,071.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,279.40

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