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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,996.98, 452,663.17 and 124,407.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,996.98, 452,663.17 and 124,407.14 is: 186,473.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,996.98 : 452,663.17 = 124,407.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,996.98/452,663.17 = 124,407.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,996.98x = 452,663.17 × 124,407.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,996.98x = 56,314,527,788.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,314,527,788.70/301,996.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,473.81

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