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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,896.64, 451,345.50 and 76,257

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,896.64, 451,345.50 and 76,257 is: 114,385.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,896.64 : 451,345.50 = 76,257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,896.64/451,345.50 = 76,257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,896.64x = 451,345.50 × 76,257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,896.64x = 34,418,253,793.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,418,253,793.50/300,896.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,385.64

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