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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,801.02, 452,898.09 and 114,814.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,801.02, 452,898.09 and 114,814.14 is: 172,295.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,801.02 : 452,898.09 = 114,814.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,801.02/452,898.09 = 114,814.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,801.02x = 452,898.09 × 114,814.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,801.02x = 51,999,104,710.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,999,104,710.99/301,801.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,295.99

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