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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,788.61, 452,895.62 and 141,871.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,788.61, 452,895.62 and 141,871.83 is: 212,907.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,788.61 : 452,895.62 = 141,871.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,788.61/452,895.62 = 141,871.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,788.61x = 452,895.62 × 141,871.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,788.61x = 64,253,130,408.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,253,130,408.38/301,788.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,907.74

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