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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,872.29, 452,823.92 and 77,234.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,872.29, 452,823.92 and 77,234.66 is: 115,855.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,872.29 : 452,823.92 = 77,234.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,872.29/452,823.92 = 77,234.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,872.29x = 452,823.92 × 77,234.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,872.29x = 34,973,701,501.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,973,701,501.07/301,872.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,855.95

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