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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,241.24, 451,585.38 and 104,111

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,241.24, 451,585.38 and 104,111 is: 156,070.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,241.24 : 451,585.38 = 104,111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,241.24/451,585.38 = 104,111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,241.24x = 451,585.38 × 104,111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,241.24x = 47,015,005,497.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,015,005,497.18/301,241.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,070.95

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