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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,127.20, 451,690.80 and 189,152.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,127.20, 451,690.80 and 189,152.80 is: 283,729.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,127.20 : 451,690.80 = 189,152.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,127.20/451,690.80 = 189,152.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,127.20x = 451,690.80 × 189,152.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,127.20x = 85,438,579,554.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,438,579,554.24/301,127.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,729.20

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