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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,688.76, 451,059.78 and 79,072.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,688.76, 451,059.78 and 79,072.76 is: 118,616.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,688.76 : 451,059.78 = 79,072.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,688.76/451,059.78 = 79,072.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,688.76x = 451,059.78 × 79,072.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,688.76x = 35,666,541,729.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,666,541,729.59/300,688.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,616.15

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