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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,224.74, 451,560.63 and 104,094.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,224.74, 451,560.63 and 104,094.50 is: 156,046.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,224.74 : 451,560.63 = 104,094.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,224.74/451,560.63 = 104,094.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,224.74x = 451,560.63 × 104,094.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,224.74x = 47,004,977,999.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,004,977,999.54/301,224.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,046.21

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