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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,353, 452,014.80 and 111,850.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,353, 452,014.80 and 111,850.24 is: 167,769.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,353 : 452,014.80 = 111,850.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,353/452,014.80 = 111,850.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,353x = 452,014.80 × 111,850.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,353x = 50,557,963,863.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,557,963,863.55/301,353
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,769.90

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