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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,309.38, 451,964.07 and 114,320.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,309.38, 451,964.07 and 114,320.88 is: 171,481.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,309.38 : 451,964.07 = 114,320.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,309.38/451,964.07 = 114,320.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,309.38x = 451,964.07 × 114,320.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,309.38x = 51,668,930,210.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,668,930,210.78/301,309.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,481.32

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