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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,583.08, 452,241.78 and 141,704.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,583.08, 452,241.78 and 141,704.50 is: 212,494.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,583.08 : 452,241.78 = 141,704.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,583.08/452,241.78 = 141,704.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,583.08x = 452,241.78 × 141,704.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,583.08x = 64,084,695,314.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,084,695,314.01/301,583.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,494.33

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