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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,529.78, 452,346.81 and 101,851.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,529.78, 452,346.81 and 101,851.62 is: 152,795.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,529.78 : 452,346.81 = 101,851.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,529.78/452,346.81 = 101,851.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,529.78x = 452,346.81 × 101,851.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,529.78x = 46,072,255,400.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,072,255,400.33/301,529.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,795.04

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