Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,294, 453,441 and 80,678
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 302,294, 453,441 and 80,678 is: 121,017
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,294 : 453,441 = 80,678 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,294/453,441 = 80,678/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,294x = 453,441 × 80,678 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,294x = 36,582,712,998 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,582,712,998/302,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 121,017
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