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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,267.02, 451,900.38 and 114,278.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,267.02, 451,900.38 and 114,278.52 is: 171,417.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,267.02 : 451,900.38 = 114,278.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,267.02/451,900.38 = 114,278.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,267.02x = 451,900.38 × 114,278.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,267.02x = 51,642,506,613.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,642,506,613.84/301,267.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,417.72

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