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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,551, 452,533.86 and 104,559

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,551, 452,533.86 and 104,559 is: 156,910.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,551 : 452,533.86 = 104,559 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,551/452,533.86 = 104,559/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,551x = 452,533.86 × 104,559
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,551x = 47,316,487,867.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,316,487,867.74/301,551
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,910.40

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