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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,245.66, 451,553.20 and 101,497.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,245.66, 451,553.20 and 101,497.04 is: 152,139.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,245.66 : 451,553.20 = 101,497.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,245.66/451,553.20 = 101,497.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,245.66x = 451,553.20 × 101,497.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,245.66x = 45,831,313,202.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,831,313,202.53/301,245.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,139.33

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