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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,004.20, 450,006.30 and 78,388.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,004.20, 450,006.30 and 78,388.20 is: 117,582.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,004.20 : 450,006.30 = 78,388.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,004.20/450,006.30 = 78,388.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,004.20x = 450,006.30 × 78,388.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,004.20x = 35,275,183,845.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,275,183,845.66/300,004.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,582.30

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