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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,074.60, 451,611.90 and 123,522.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,074.60, 451,611.90 and 123,522.60 is: 185,283.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,074.60 : 451,611.90 = 123,522.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,074.60/451,611.90 = 123,522.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,074.60x = 451,611.90 × 123,522.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,074.60x = 55,784,276,078.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,784,276,078.94/301,074.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,283.90

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