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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,342.06, 451,838.07 and 114,251.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,342.06, 451,838.07 and 114,251.50 is: 171,310.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,342.06 : 451,838.07 = 114,251.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,342.06/451,838.07 = 114,251.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,342.06x = 451,838.07 × 114,251.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,342.06x = 51,623,177,254.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,623,177,254.61/301,342.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,310.89

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