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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,232.10, 451,588.95 and 153,488.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,232.10, 451,588.95 and 153,488.10 is: 230,100.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,232.10 : 451,588.95 = 153,488.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,232.10/451,588.95 = 153,488.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,232.10x = 451,588.95 × 153,488.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,232.10x = 69,313,529,916.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,313,529,916.50/301,232.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,100.08

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