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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,375.95, 450,493.83 and 87,086.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,375.95, 450,493.83 and 87,086.61 is: 130,609.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,375.95 : 450,493.83 = 87,086.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,375.95/450,493.83 = 87,086.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,375.95x = 450,493.83 × 87,086.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,375.95x = 39,231,982,319.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,231,982,319.90/300,375.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,609.60

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