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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,740.49, 452,225.73 and 141,462.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,740.49, 452,225.73 and 141,462.86 is: 212,013.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,740.49 : 452,225.73 = 141,462.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,740.49/452,225.73 = 141,462.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,740.49x = 452,225.73 × 141,462.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,740.49x = 63,973,143,400.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,973,143,400.74/301,740.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,013.78

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