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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,857.76, 452,994.64 and 124,365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,857.76, 452,994.64 and 124,365.04 is: 186,633.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,857.76 : 452,994.64 = 124,365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,857.76/452,994.64 = 124,365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,857.76x = 452,994.64 × 124,365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,857.76x = 56,336,696,523.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,336,696,523.39/301,857.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,633.26

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