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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,072.20, 451,608.30 and 201,280.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,072.20, 451,608.30 and 201,280.20 is: 301,920.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,072.20 : 451,608.30 = 201,280.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,072.20/451,608.30 = 201,280.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,072.20x = 451,608.30 × 201,280.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,072.20x = 90,899,808,945.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,899,808,945.66/301,072.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,920.30

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