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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,287.89, 451,934.94 and 76,648.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,287.89, 451,934.94 and 76,648.43 is: 114,973.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,287.89 : 451,934.94 = 76,648.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,287.89/451,934.94 = 76,648.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,287.89x = 451,934.94 × 76,648.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,287.89x = 34,640,101,353.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,640,101,353.47/301,287.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,973.43

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