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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,652.96, 452,537.78 and 114,649.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,652.96, 452,537.78 and 114,649.88 is: 171,996.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,652.96 : 452,537.78 = 114,649.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,652.96/452,537.78 = 114,649.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,652.96x = 452,537.78 × 114,649.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,652.96x = 51,883,399,336.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,883,399,336.53/301,652.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,996.99

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