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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,088.76, 451,575.50 and 151,287.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,088.76, 451,575.50 and 151,287.56 is: 226,902.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,088.76 : 451,575.50 = 151,287.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,088.76/451,575.50 = 151,287.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,088.76x = 451,575.50 × 151,287.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,088.76x = 68,317,755,550.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,317,755,550.78/301,088.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,902.38

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