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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,533.67, 450,696.74 and 87,243.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,533.67, 450,696.74 and 87,243.77 is: 130,835.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,533.67 : 450,696.74 = 87,243.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,533.67/450,696.74 = 87,243.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,533.67x = 450,696.74 × 87,243.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,533.67x = 39,320,480,034.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,320,480,034.61/300,533.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,835.52

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