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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,298.58, 451,632.33 and 101,549.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,298.58, 451,632.33 and 101,549.88 is: 152,218.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,298.58 : 451,632.33 = 101,549.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,298.58/451,632.33 = 101,549.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,298.58x = 451,632.33 × 101,549.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,298.58x = 45,863,208,915.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,863,208,915.62/301,298.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,218.47

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