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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,254.91, 451,567 and 101,506.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,254.91, 451,567 and 101,506.27 is: 152,153.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,254.91 : 451,567 = 101,506.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,254.91/451,567 = 101,506.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,254.91x = 451,567 × 101,506.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,254.91x = 45,836,881,825.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,836,881,825.09/301,254.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,153.14

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