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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,123.98, 451,728.90 and 98,676.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,123.98, 451,728.90 and 98,676.78 is: 148,029.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,123.98 : 451,728.90 = 98,676.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,123.98/451,728.90 = 98,676.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,123.98x = 451,728.90 × 98,676.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,123.98x = 44,575,153,284.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,575,153,284.94/301,123.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,029.24

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