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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,226.96, 451,890.12 and 123,686.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,226.96, 451,890.12 and 123,686.84 is: 185,550.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,226.96 : 451,890.12 = 123,686.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,226.96/451,890.12 = 123,686.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,226.96x = 451,890.12 × 123,686.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,226.96x = 55,892,860,970.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,892,860,970.02/301,226.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,550.66

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