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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,853.76, 452,988.62 and 124,361.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,853.76, 452,988.62 and 124,361.04 is: 186,627.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,853.76 : 452,988.62 = 124,361.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,853.76/452,988.62 = 124,361.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,853.76x = 452,988.62 × 124,361.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,853.76x = 56,334,135,891.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,334,135,891.36/301,853.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,627.25

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