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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,169.64, 451,486.44 and 114,312.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,169.64, 451,486.44 and 114,312.36 is: 171,366.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,169.64 : 451,486.44 = 114,312.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,169.64/451,486.44 = 114,312.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,169.64x = 451,486.44 × 114,312.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,169.64x = 51,610,480,464.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,610,480,464.40/301,169.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,366.81

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