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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,112.16, 451,766.96 and 123,702.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,112.16, 451,766.96 and 123,702.72 is: 185,594.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,112.16 : 451,766.96 = 123,702.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,112.16/451,766.96 = 123,702.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,112.16x = 451,766.96 × 123,702.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,112.16x = 55,884,801,758.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,884,801,758.13/301,112.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,594.64

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