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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,086.92, 448,762.59 and 156,898.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,086.92, 448,762.59 and 156,898.26 is: 235,416.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,086.92 : 448,762.59 = 156,898.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,086.92/448,762.59 = 156,898.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,086.92x = 448,762.59 × 156,898.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,086.92x = 70,410,069,524.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,410,069,524.09/299,086.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,416.75

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