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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,313.30, 456,469.95 and 79,673.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,313.30, 456,469.95 and 79,673.30 is: 119,509.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,313.30 : 456,469.95 = 79,673.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,313.30/456,469.95 = 79,673.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,313.30x = 456,469.95 × 79,673.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,313.30x = 36,368,467,267.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,368,467,267.34/304,313.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,509.95

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