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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,154.58, 451,818.27 and 114,184.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,154.58, 451,818.27 and 114,184.98 is: 171,310.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,154.58 : 451,818.27 = 114,184.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,154.58/451,818.27 = 114,184.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,154.58x = 451,818.27 × 114,184.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,154.58x = 51,590,860,123.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,590,860,123.58/301,154.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,310.23

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