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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,507.76, 453,761.64 and 80,886

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,507.76, 453,761.64 and 80,886 is: 121,329

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,507.76 : 453,761.64 = 80,886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,507.76/453,761.64 = 80,886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,507.76x = 453,761.64 × 80,886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,507.76x = 36,702,964,013.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,702,964,013.04/302,507.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,329

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