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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,642.27, 452,521.72 and 114,639.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,642.27, 452,521.72 and 114,639.19 is: 171,980.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,642.27 : 452,521.72 = 114,639.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,642.27/452,521.72 = 114,639.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,642.27x = 452,521.72 × 114,639.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,642.27x = 51,876,722,450.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,876,722,450.20/301,642.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,980.95

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