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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,302.40, 452,132.80 and 114,332.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,302.40, 452,132.80 and 114,332.80 is: 171,567.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,302.40 : 452,132.80 = 114,332.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,302.40/452,132.80 = 114,332.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,302.40x = 452,132.80 × 114,332.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,302.40x = 51,693,608,995.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,693,608,995.84/301,302.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,567.20

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