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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,674.21, 452,569.70 and 114,671.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,674.21, 452,569.70 and 114,671.13 is: 172,028.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,674.21 : 452,569.70 = 114,671.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,674.21/452,569.70 = 114,671.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,674.21x = 452,569.70 × 114,671.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,674.21x = 51,896,678,902.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,896,678,902.76/301,674.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,028.89

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