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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,736.88, 469,101.51 and 76,079.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,736.88, 469,101.51 and 76,079.79 is: 114,118.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,736.88 : 469,101.51 = 76,079.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,736.88/469,101.51 = 76,079.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,736.88x = 469,101.51 × 76,079.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,736.88x = 35,689,144,369.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,689,144,369.48/312,736.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,118.76

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