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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,225.74, 451,562.13 and 104,095.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,225.74, 451,562.13 and 104,095.50 is: 156,047.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,225.74 : 451,562.13 = 104,095.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,225.74/451,562.13 = 104,095.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,225.74x = 451,562.13 × 104,095.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,225.74x = 47,005,585,703.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,005,585,703.42/301,225.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,047.71

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