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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,955.88, 452,977.56 and 112,400.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,955.88, 452,977.56 and 112,400.49 is: 168,617.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,955.88 : 452,977.56 = 112,400.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,955.88/452,977.56 = 112,400.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,955.88x = 452,977.56 × 112,400.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,955.88x = 50,914,899,703.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,914,899,703.00/301,955.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,617.02

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