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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,289.17, 451,936.41 and 76,649.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,289.17, 451,936.41 and 76,649.80 is: 114,975.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,289.17 : 451,936.41 = 76,649.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,289.17/451,936.41 = 76,649.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,289.17x = 451,936.41 × 76,649.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,289.17x = 34,640,835,439.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,640,835,439.22/301,289.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,975.38

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