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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,701, 452,609.73 and 114,697.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,701, 452,609.73 and 114,697.92 is: 172,069.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,701 : 452,609.73 = 114,697.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,701/452,609.73 = 114,697.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,701x = 452,609.73 × 114,697.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,701x = 51,913,394,602.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,913,394,602.76/301,701
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,069.02

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