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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,502.23, 452,257.45 and 111,889.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,502.23, 452,257.45 and 111,889.33 is: 167,835.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,502.23 : 452,257.45 = 111,889.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,502.23/452,257.45 = 111,889.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,502.23x = 452,257.45 × 111,889.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,502.23x = 50,602,783,068.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,602,783,068.01/301,502.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,835.52

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