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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,091.58, 451,646.82 and 111,599.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,091.58, 451,646.82 and 111,599.37 is: 167,402.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,091.58 : 451,646.82 = 111,599.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,091.58/451,646.82 = 111,599.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,091.58x = 451,646.82 × 111,599.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,091.58x = 50,403,500,574.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,403,500,574.50/301,091.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,402.56

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