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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,283.89, 452,043.45 and 132,685.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,283.89, 452,043.45 and 132,685.73 is: 199,080.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,283.89 : 452,043.45 = 132,685.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,283.89/452,043.45 = 132,685.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,283.89x = 452,043.45 × 132,685.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,283.89x = 59,979,714,589.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,979,714,589.91/301,283.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,080.39

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