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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,086.60, 451,520.55 and 151,277.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,086.60, 451,520.55 and 151,277.10 is: 226,860.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,086.60 : 451,520.55 = 151,277.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,086.60/451,520.55 = 151,277.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,086.60x = 451,520.55 × 151,277.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,086.60x = 68,304,719,394.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,304,719,394.41/301,086.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,860.71

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