Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,032, 451,578.24 and 79,416
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 301,032, 451,578.24 and 79,416 is: 119,131.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,032 : 451,578.24 = 79,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,032/451,578.24 = 79,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,032x = 451,578.24 × 79,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,032x = 35,862,537,507.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,862,537,507.84/301,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,131.98
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