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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,718, 452,635.28 and 114,714.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,718, 452,635.28 and 114,714.96 is: 172,094.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,718 : 452,635.28 = 114,714.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,718/452,635.28 = 114,714.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,718x = 452,635.28 × 114,714.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,718x = 51,924,038,039.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,924,038,039.79/301,718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,094.60

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