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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,716.81, 451,020.69 and 120,794.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,716.81, 451,020.69 and 120,794.99 is: 181,170.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,716.81 : 451,020.69 = 120,794.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,716.81/451,020.69 = 120,794.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,716.81x = 451,020.69 × 120,794.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,716.81x = 54,481,039,738.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,481,039,738.34/300,716.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,170.58

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