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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,253.10, 451,880.46 and 123,635.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,253.10, 451,880.46 and 123,635.50 is: 185,453.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,253.10 : 451,880.46 = 123,635.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,253.10/451,880.46 = 123,635.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,253.10x = 451,880.46 × 123,635.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,253.10x = 55,868,466,612.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,868,466,612.33/301,253.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,453.58

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