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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,604.96, 452,429.40 and 101,858.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,604.96, 452,429.40 and 101,858.96 is: 152,795.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,604.96 : 452,429.40 = 101,858.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,604.96/452,429.40 = 101,858.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,604.96x = 452,429.40 × 101,858.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,604.96x = 46,083,988,157.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,083,988,157.42/301,604.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,795.86

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