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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,527, 452,497.86 and 104,535

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,527, 452,497.86 and 104,535 is: 156,874.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,527 : 452,497.86 = 104,535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,527/452,497.86 = 104,535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,527x = 452,497.86 × 104,535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,527x = 47,301,863,795.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,301,863,795.10/301,527
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,874.39

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