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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,454.08, 450,651.84 and 78,838.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,454.08, 450,651.84 and 78,838.08 is: 118,249.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,454.08 : 450,651.84 = 78,838.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,454.08/450,651.84 = 78,838.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,454.08x = 450,651.84 × 78,838.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,454.08x = 35,528,525,814.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,528,525,814.07/300,454.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,249.44

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