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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,766.15, 452,856.82 and 124,273.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,766.15, 452,856.82 and 124,273.14 is: 186,495.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,766.15 : 452,856.82 = 124,273.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,766.15/452,856.82 = 124,273.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,766.15x = 452,856.82 × 124,273.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,766.15x = 56,277,938,991.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,277,938,991.81/301,766.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,495.20

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