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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,051, 459,102.96 and 84,435

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,051, 459,102.96 and 84,435 is: 126,659.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,051 : 459,102.96 = 84,435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,051/459,102.96 = 84,435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,051x = 459,102.96 × 84,435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,051x = 38,764,358,427.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,764,358,427.60/306,051
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,659.80

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