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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,673.21, 452,568.20 and 114,670.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,673.21, 452,568.20 and 114,670.13 is: 172,027.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,673.21 : 452,568.20 = 114,670.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,673.21/452,568.20 = 114,670.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,673.21x = 452,568.20 × 114,670.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,673.21x = 51,896,051,491.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,896,051,491.67/301,673.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,027.38

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