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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,638.33, 452,515.82 and 114,635.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,638.33, 452,515.82 and 114,635.25 is: 171,975.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,638.33 : 452,515.82 = 114,635.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,638.33/452,515.82 = 114,635.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,638.33x = 452,515.82 × 114,635.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,638.33x = 51,874,263,581.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,874,263,581.48/301,638.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,975.04

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