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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,611.96, 452,439.90 and 101,865.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,611.96, 452,439.90 and 101,865.96 is: 152,806.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,611.96 : 452,439.90 = 101,865.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,611.96/452,439.90 = 101,865.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,611.96x = 452,439.90 × 101,865.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,611.96x = 46,088,224,755.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,088,224,755.80/301,611.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,806.36

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