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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,087.76, 451,574 and 151,286.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,087.76, 451,574 and 151,286.56 is: 226,900.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,087.76 : 451,574 = 151,286.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,087.76/451,574 = 151,286.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,087.76x = 451,574 × 151,286.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,087.76x = 68,317,077,045.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,317,077,045.44/301,087.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,900.88

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