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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,224.96, 451,887.12 and 123,684.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,224.96, 451,887.12 and 123,684.84 is: 185,547.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,224.96 : 451,887.12 = 123,684.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,224.96/451,887.12 = 123,684.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,224.96x = 451,887.12 × 123,684.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,224.96x = 55,891,586,135.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,891,586,135.26/301,224.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,547.66

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