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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,252.10, 451,878.96 and 123,634.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,252.10, 451,878.96 and 123,634.50 is: 185,452.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,252.10 : 451,878.96 = 123,634.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,252.10/451,878.96 = 123,634.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,252.10x = 451,878.96 × 123,634.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,252.10x = 55,867,829,280.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,867,829,280.12/301,252.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,452.08

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