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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,309.20, 451,966.32 and 76,669.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,309.20, 451,966.32 and 76,669.92 is: 115,005.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,309.20 : 451,966.32 = 76,669.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,309.20/451,966.32 = 76,669.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,309.20x = 451,966.32 × 76,669.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,309.20x = 34,652,221,597.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,652,221,597.09/301,309.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,005.52

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