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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,217.42, 451,537.97 and 111,626.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,217.42, 451,537.97 and 111,626.87 is: 167,333.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,217.42 : 451,537.97 = 111,626.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,217.42/451,537.97 = 111,626.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,217.42x = 451,537.97 × 111,626.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,217.42x = 50,403,767,461.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,403,767,461.43/301,217.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,333.51

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