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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,308.24, 451,785.16 and 114,332.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,308.24, 451,785.16 and 114,332.88 is: 171,432.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,308.24 : 451,785.16 = 114,332.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,308.24/451,785.16 = 114,332.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,308.24x = 451,785.16 × 114,332.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,308.24x = 51,653,898,484.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,653,898,484.06/301,308.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,432.08

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