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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,166.64, 451,481.94 and 114,309.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,166.64, 451,481.94 and 114,309.36 is: 171,362.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,166.64 : 451,481.94 = 114,309.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,166.64/451,481.94 = 114,309.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,166.64x = 451,481.94 × 114,309.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,166.64x = 51,608,611,612.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,608,611,612.96/301,166.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,362.31

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