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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,482.32, 452,233.11 and 151,640.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,482.32, 452,233.11 and 151,640.78 is: 227,466.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,482.32 : 452,233.11 = 151,640.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,482.32/452,233.11 = 151,640.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,482.32x = 452,233.11 × 151,640.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,482.32x = 68,576,981,542.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,576,981,542.23/301,482.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,466.01

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