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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,819.12, 451,229.72 and 76,179.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,819.12, 451,229.72 and 76,179.48 is: 114,269.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,819.12 : 451,229.72 = 76,179.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,819.12/451,229.72 = 76,179.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,819.12x = 451,229.72 × 76,179.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,819.12x = 34,374,445,430.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,374,445,430.15/300,819.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,269.48

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