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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,074, 451,611.22 and 76,451.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,074, 451,611.22 and 76,451.28 is: 114,676.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,074 : 451,611.22 = 76,451.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,074/451,611.22 = 76,451.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,074x = 451,611.22 × 76,451.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,074x = 34,526,255,831.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,526,255,831.36/301,074
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,676.98

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