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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,501.23, 452,255.95 and 111,888.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,501.23, 452,255.95 and 111,888.33 is: 167,834.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,501.23 : 452,255.95 = 111,888.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,501.23/452,255.95 = 111,888.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,501.23x = 452,255.95 × 111,888.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,501.23x = 50,602,162,978.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,602,162,978.06/301,501.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,834.02

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