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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,021.70, 453,032.55 and 124,437.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,021.70, 453,032.55 and 124,437.30 is: 186,655.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,021.70 : 453,032.55 = 124,437.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,021.70/453,032.55 = 124,437.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,021.70x = 453,032.55 × 124,437.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,021.70x = 56,374,147,334.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,374,147,334.12/302,021.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,655.95

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