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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,012.76, 448,442.73 and 88,601.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,012.76, 448,442.73 and 88,601.49 is: 132,879.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,012.76 : 448,442.73 = 88,601.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,012.76/448,442.73 = 88,601.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,012.76x = 448,442.73 × 88,601.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,012.76x = 39,732,694,057.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,732,694,057.67/299,012.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,879.59

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