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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,670.29, 452,097.19 and 114,579.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,670.29, 452,097.19 and 114,579.73 is: 171,714.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,670.29 : 452,097.19 = 114,579.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,670.29/452,097.19 = 114,579.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,670.29x = 452,097.19 × 114,579.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,670.29x = 51,801,173,963.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,801,173,963.96/301,670.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,714.54

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