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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,132.14, 451,808.90 and 123,591.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,132.14, 451,808.90 and 123,591.48 is: 185,432.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,132.14 : 451,808.90 = 123,591.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,132.14/451,808.90 = 123,591.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,132.14x = 451,808.90 × 123,591.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,132.14x = 55,839,730,628.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,839,730,628.17/301,132.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,432.65

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