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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,582.08, 452,240.28 and 141,703.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,582.08, 452,240.28 and 141,703.50 is: 212,492.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,582.08 : 452,240.28 = 141,703.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,582.08/452,240.28 = 141,703.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,582.08x = 452,240.28 × 141,703.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,582.08x = 64,084,030,516.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,084,030,516.98/301,582.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,492.83

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