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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,227.24, 451,564.38 and 104,097

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,227.24, 451,564.38 and 104,097 is: 156,049.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,227.24 : 451,564.38 = 104,097 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,227.24/451,564.38 = 104,097/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,227.24x = 451,564.38 × 104,097
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,227.24x = 47,006,497,264.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,006,497,264.86/301,227.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,049.96

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