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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,507.11, 452,074.77 and 101,808.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,507.11, 452,074.77 and 101,808.50 is: 152,649.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,507.11 : 452,074.77 = 101,808.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,507.11/452,074.77 = 101,808.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,507.11x = 452,074.77 × 101,808.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,507.11x = 46,025,051,961.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,025,051,961.17/301,507.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,649.97

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