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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,529, 452,500.86 and 104,537

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,529, 452,500.86 and 104,537 is: 156,877.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,529 : 452,500.86 = 104,537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,529/452,500.86 = 104,537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,529x = 452,500.86 × 104,537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,529x = 47,303,082,401.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,303,082,401.82/301,529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,877.39

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