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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,203.80, 451,805.70 and 76,563.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,203.80, 451,805.70 and 76,563.80 is: 114,845.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,203.80 : 451,805.70 = 76,563.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,203.80/451,805.70 = 76,563.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,203.80x = 451,805.70 × 76,563.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,203.80x = 34,591,961,253.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,591,961,253.66/301,203.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,845.70

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