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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,083.60, 451,625.40 and 123,531.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,083.60, 451,625.40 and 123,531.60 is: 185,297.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,083.60 : 451,625.40 = 123,531.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,083.60/451,625.40 = 123,531.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,083.60x = 451,625.40 × 123,531.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,083.60x = 55,790,008,262.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,790,008,262.64/301,083.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,297.40

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