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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,524.77, 452,293.29 and 124,008.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,524.77, 452,293.29 and 124,008.71 is: 186,015.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,524.77 : 452,293.29 = 124,008.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,524.77/452,293.29 = 124,008.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,524.77x = 452,293.29 × 124,008.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,524.77x = 56,088,307,434.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,088,307,434.56/301,524.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,015.59

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