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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,265.01, 451,897.38 and 114,276.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,265.01, 451,897.38 and 114,276.51 is: 171,414.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,265.01 : 451,897.38 = 114,276.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,265.01/451,897.38 = 114,276.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,265.01x = 451,897.38 × 114,276.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,265.01x = 51,641,255,464.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,641,255,464.54/301,265.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,414.71

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