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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,164.15, 451,787.89 and 101,541.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,164.15, 451,787.89 and 101,541.63 is: 152,326.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,164.15 : 451,787.89 = 101,541.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,164.15/451,787.89 = 101,541.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,164.15x = 451,787.89 × 101,541.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,164.15x = 45,875,278,764.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,875,278,764.86/301,164.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,326.49

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