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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,252.66, 451,563.62 and 101,504.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,252.66, 451,563.62 and 101,504.02 is: 152,149.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,252.66 : 451,563.62 = 101,504.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,252.66/451,563.62 = 101,504.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,252.66x = 451,563.62 × 101,504.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,252.66x = 45,835,522,715.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,835,522,715.75/301,252.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,149.77

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