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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,015.66, 448,523.49 and 205,237.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,015.66, 448,523.49 and 205,237.10 is: 307,855.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,015.66 : 448,523.49 = 205,237.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,015.66/448,523.49 = 205,237.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,015.66x = 448,523.49 × 205,237.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,015.66x = 92,053,660,369.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,053,660,369.48/299,015.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,855.65

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