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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,447.55, 452,140.14 and 151,626.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,447.55, 452,140.14 and 151,626.71 is: 227,424.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,447.55 : 452,140.14 = 151,626.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,447.55/452,140.14 = 151,626.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,447.55x = 452,140.14 × 151,626.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,447.55x = 68,556,521,887.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,556,521,887.14/301,447.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,424.38

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