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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,755.63, 451,141.35 and 87,514.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,755.63, 451,141.35 and 87,514.93 is: 131,274.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,755.63 : 451,141.35 = 87,514.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,755.63/451,141.35 = 87,514.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,755.63x = 451,141.35 × 87,514.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,755.63x = 39,481,603,901.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,481,603,901.10/300,755.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,274.69

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