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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,561.91, 452,210.01 and 141,683.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,561.91, 452,210.01 and 141,683.29 is: 212,462.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,561.91 : 452,210.01 = 141,683.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,561.91/452,210.01 = 141,683.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,561.91x = 452,210.01 × 141,683.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,561.91x = 64,070,601,987.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,070,601,987.73/301,561.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,462.52

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