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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,272.32, 448,979.76 and 112,285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,272.32, 448,979.76 and 112,285.44 is: 168,454.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,272.32 : 448,979.76 = 112,285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,272.32/448,979.76 = 112,285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,272.32x = 448,979.76 × 112,285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,272.32x = 50,413,889,902.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,413,889,902.69/299,272.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,454.90

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