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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,083, 451,654.74 and 79,467

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,083, 451,654.74 and 79,467 is: 119,208.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,083 : 451,654.74 = 79,467 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,083/451,654.74 = 79,467/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,083x = 451,654.74 × 79,467
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,083x = 35,891,647,223.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,891,647,223.58/301,083
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,208.48

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