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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,783.84, 452,676.75 and 112,285.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,783.84, 452,676.75 and 112,285.96 is: 168,429.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,783.84 : 452,676.75 = 112,285.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,783.84/452,676.75 = 112,285.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,783.84x = 452,676.75 × 112,285.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,783.84x = 50,829,243,443.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,829,243,443.43/301,783.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,429.31

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