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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,239.24, 451,582.38 and 104,109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,239.24, 451,582.38 and 104,109 is: 156,067.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,239.24 : 451,582.38 = 104,109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,239.24/451,582.38 = 104,109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,239.24x = 451,582.38 × 104,109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,239.24x = 47,013,789,999.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,013,789,999.42/301,239.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,067.95

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