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