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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,247.06, 453,075.03 and 112,568.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,247.06, 453,075.03 and 112,568.46 is: 168,742.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,247.06 : 453,075.03 = 112,568.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,247.06/453,075.03 = 112,568.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,247.06x = 453,075.03 × 112,568.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,247.06x = 51,001,958,391.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,001,958,391.55/302,247.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,742.61

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