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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,985.30, 452,645.78 and 124,395.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,985.30, 452,645.78 and 124,395.44 is: 186,456.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,985.30 : 452,645.78 = 124,395.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,985.30/452,645.78 = 124,395.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,985.30x = 452,645.78 × 124,395.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,985.30x = 56,307,069,015.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,307,069,015.00/301,985.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,456.32

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