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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,690.96, 452,594.76 and 114,687.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,690.96, 452,594.76 and 114,687.88 is: 172,053.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,690.96 : 452,594.76 = 114,687.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,690.96/452,594.76 = 114,687.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,690.96x = 452,594.76 × 114,687.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,690.96x = 51,907,133,523.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,907,133,523.51/301,690.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,053.99

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