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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,013.72, 448,520.57 and 205,235.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,013.72, 448,520.57 and 205,235.16 is: 307,852.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,013.72 : 448,520.57 = 205,235.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,013.72/448,520.57 = 205,235.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,013.72x = 448,520.57 × 205,235.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,013.72x = 92,052,190,947.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,052,190,947.24/299,013.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,852.73

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