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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,079.10, 451,618.65 and 123,713.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,079.10, 451,618.65 and 123,713.40 is: 185,570.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,079.10 : 451,618.65 = 123,713.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,079.10/451,618.65 = 123,713.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,079.10x = 451,618.65 × 123,713.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,079.10x = 55,871,278,694.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,871,278,694.91/301,079.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,570.10

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