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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,669.29, 452,095.70 and 114,578.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,669.29, 452,095.70 and 114,578.73 is: 171,713.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,669.29 : 452,095.70 = 114,578.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,669.29/452,095.70 = 114,578.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,669.29x = 452,095.70 × 114,578.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,669.29x = 51,800,550,571.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,800,550,571.57/301,669.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,713.04

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