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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,251.50, 551,872.87 and 301,150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,251.50, 551,872.87 and 301,150 is: 453,777.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,251.50 : 551,872.87 = 301,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,251.50/551,872.87 = 301,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,251.50x = 551,872.87 × 301,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,251.50x = 166,196,514,800.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,196,514,800.50/366,251.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,777.02

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