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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,699, 452,606.73 and 114,695.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,699, 452,606.73 and 114,695.92 is: 172,066.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,699 : 452,606.73 = 114,695.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,699/452,606.73 = 114,695.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,699x = 452,606.73 × 114,695.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,699x = 51,912,145,295.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,912,145,295.54/301,699
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,066.02

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