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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,251.40, 448,779.90 and 99,537.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,251.40, 448,779.90 and 99,537.80 is: 149,274.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,251.40 : 448,779.90 = 99,537.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,251.40/448,779.90 = 99,537.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,251.40x = 448,779.90 × 99,537.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,251.40x = 44,670,563,930.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,670,563,930.22/299,251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,274.37

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