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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,448.08, 450,642.84 and 78,832.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,448.08, 450,642.84 and 78,832.08 is: 118,240.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,448.08 : 450,642.84 = 78,832.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,448.08/450,642.84 = 78,832.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,448.08x = 450,642.84 × 78,832.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,448.08x = 35,525,112,414.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,525,112,414.31/300,448.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,240.44

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