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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,664.79, 452,088.95 and 114,574.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,664.79, 452,088.95 and 114,574.23 is: 171,706.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,664.79 : 452,088.95 = 114,574.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,664.79/452,088.95 = 114,574.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,664.79x = 452,088.95 × 114,574.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,664.79x = 51,797,742,764.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,797,742,764.89/301,664.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,706.29

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