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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,595.66, 453,958.74 and 150,875.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,595.66, 453,958.74 and 150,875.46 is: 226,345.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,595.66 : 453,958.74 = 150,875.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,595.66/453,958.74 = 150,875.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,595.66x = 453,958.74 × 150,875.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,595.66x = 68,491,233,718.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,491,233,718.52/302,595.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,345.72

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