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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,156.22, 448,602.77 and 112,036.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,156.22, 448,602.77 and 112,036.50 is: 168,005.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,156.22 : 448,602.77 = 112,036.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,156.22/448,602.77 = 112,036.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,156.22x = 448,602.77 × 112,036.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,156.22x = 50,259,884,521.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,259,884,521.20/299,156.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,005.48

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