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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,140.70, 451,708.92 and 76,501.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,140.70, 451,708.92 and 76,501.78 is: 114,752.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,140.70 : 451,708.92 = 76,501.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,140.70/451,708.92 = 76,501.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,140.70x = 451,708.92 × 76,501.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,140.70x = 34,556,536,421.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,556,536,421.88/301,140.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,752.13

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