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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,123.47, 451,609.59 and 123,679.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,123.47, 451,609.59 and 123,679.47 is: 185,488.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,123.47 : 451,609.59 = 123,679.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,123.47/451,609.59 = 123,679.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,123.47x = 451,609.59 × 123,679.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,123.47x = 55,854,834,738.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,854,834,738.12/301,123.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,488.15

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