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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,212.88, 451,579.55 and 149,303.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,212.88, 451,579.55 and 149,303.05 is: 223,835.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,212.88 : 451,579.55 = 149,303.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,212.88/451,579.55 = 149,303.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,212.88x = 451,579.55 × 149,303.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,212.88x = 67,422,204,132.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,422,204,132.63/301,212.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,835.73

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