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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,871.68, 452,781.48 and 102,187.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,871.68, 452,781.48 and 102,187.76 is: 153,272.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,871.68 : 452,781.48 = 102,187.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,871.68/452,781.48 = 102,187.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,871.68x = 452,781.48 × 102,187.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,871.68x = 46,268,725,210.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,268,725,210.68/301,871.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,272.83

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