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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,030.80, 451,546.20 and 79,414.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,030.80, 451,546.20 and 79,414.80 is: 119,122.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,030.80 : 451,546.20 = 79,414.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,030.80/451,546.20 = 79,414.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,030.80x = 451,546.20 × 79,414.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,030.80x = 35,859,451,163.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,859,451,163.76/301,030.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,122.20

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