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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,666.29, 452,091.20 and 114,575.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,666.29, 452,091.20 and 114,575.73 is: 171,708.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,666.29 : 452,091.20 = 114,575.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,666.29/452,091.20 = 114,575.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,666.29x = 452,091.20 × 114,575.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,666.29x = 51,798,678,693.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,798,678,693.70/301,666.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,708.54

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