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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,291.92, 451,980 and 101,669.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,291.92, 451,980 and 101,669.85 is: 152,518.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,291.92 : 451,980 = 101,669.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,291.92/451,980 = 101,669.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,291.92x = 451,980 × 101,669.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,291.92x = 45,952,738,803
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,952,738,803/301,291.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,518.99

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