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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,817.30, 452,655.61 and 112,366.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,817.30, 452,655.61 and 112,366.87 is: 168,524.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,817.30 : 452,655.61 = 112,366.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,817.30/452,655.61 = 112,366.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,817.30x = 452,655.61 × 112,366.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,817.30x = 50,863,492,671.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,863,492,671.08/301,817.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,524.12

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