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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,461.09, 451,847.64 and 121,431.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,461.09, 451,847.64 and 121,431.23 is: 182,008.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,461.09 : 451,847.64 = 121,431.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,461.09/451,847.64 = 121,431.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,461.09x = 451,847.64 × 121,431.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,461.09x = 54,868,414,697.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,868,414,697.80/301,461.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,008.28

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