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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,095.01, 451,642.71 and 76,472.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,095.01, 451,642.71 and 76,472.29 is: 114,708.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,095.01 : 451,642.71 = 76,472.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,095.01/451,642.71 = 76,472.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,095.01x = 451,642.71 × 76,472.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,095.01x = 34,538,150,037.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,538,150,037.29/301,095.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,708.48

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