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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,096.87, 451,251.59 and 123,395.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,096.87, 451,251.59 and 123,395.83 is: 184,932.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,096.87 : 451,251.59 = 123,395.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,096.87/451,251.59 = 123,395.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,096.87x = 451,251.59 × 123,395.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,096.87x = 55,682,563,869.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,682,563,869.89/301,096.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,932.39

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