Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,493.76, 453,740.64 and 80,872
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 302,493.76, 453,740.64 and 80,872 is: 121,308
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,493.76 : 453,740.64 = 80,872 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,493.76/453,740.64 = 80,872/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,493.76x = 453,740.64 × 80,872 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,493.76x = 36,694,913,038.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,694,913,038.08/302,493.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 121,308
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