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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,377.48, 449,137.98 and 99,699.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,377.48, 449,137.98 and 99,699.60 is: 149,573.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,377.48 : 449,137.98 = 99,699.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,377.48/449,137.98 = 99,699.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,377.48x = 449,137.98 × 99,699.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,377.48x = 44,778,876,950.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,778,876,950.81/299,377.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,573.30

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