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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,117.80, 451,676.70 and 79,501.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,117.80, 451,676.70 and 79,501.80 is: 119,252.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,117.80 : 451,676.70 = 79,501.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,117.80/451,676.70 = 79,501.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,117.80x = 451,676.70 × 79,501.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,117.80x = 35,909,110,668.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,909,110,668.06/301,117.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,252.70

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