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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,524, 452,493.36 and 104,532

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,524, 452,493.36 and 104,532 is: 156,869.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,524 : 452,493.36 = 104,532 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,524/452,493.36 = 104,532/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,524x = 452,493.36 × 104,532
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,524x = 47,300,035,907.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,300,035,907.52/301,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,869.89

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