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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,227.84, 451,837.44 and 73,526.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,227.84, 451,837.44 and 73,526.40 is: 110,288.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,227.84 : 451,837.44 = 73,526.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,227.84/451,837.44 = 73,526.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,227.84x = 451,837.44 × 73,526.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,227.84x = 33,221,980,348.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,221,980,348.42/301,227.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,288.55

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