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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,811.94, 452,436.50 and 101,992.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,811.94, 452,436.50 and 101,992.59 is: 152,893.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,811.94 : 452,436.50 = 101,992.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,811.94/452,436.50 = 101,992.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,811.94x = 452,436.50 × 101,992.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,811.94x = 46,145,170,700.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,145,170,700.52/301,811.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,893.79

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