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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,229.80, 451,844.70 and 90,840.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,229.80, 451,844.70 and 90,840.40 is: 136,260.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,229.80 : 451,844.70 = 90,840.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,229.80/451,844.70 = 90,840.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,229.80x = 451,844.70 × 90,840.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,229.80x = 41,045,753,285.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,045,753,285.88/301,229.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,260.60

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