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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,379.14, 449,067.45 and 121,844.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,379.14, 449,067.45 and 121,844.06 is: 182,765.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,379.14 : 449,067.45 = 121,844.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,379.14/449,067.45 = 121,844.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,379.14x = 449,067.45 × 121,844.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,379.14x = 54,716,201,321.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,716,201,321.85/299,379.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,765.58

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