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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,958.88, 452,982.06 and 112,403.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,958.88, 452,982.06 and 112,403.49 is: 168,621.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,958.88 : 452,982.06 = 112,403.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,958.88/452,982.06 = 112,403.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,958.88x = 452,982.06 × 112,403.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,958.88x = 50,916,764,451.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,916,764,451.39/301,958.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,621.52

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