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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,552, 452,535.36 and 104,560

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,552, 452,535.36 and 104,560 is: 156,911.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,552 : 452,535.36 = 104,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,552/452,535.36 = 104,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,552x = 452,535.36 × 104,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,552x = 47,317,097,241.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,317,097,241.60/301,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,911.90

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