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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,425.80, 449,138.70 and 149,689.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,425.80, 449,138.70 and 149,689.20 is: 224,533.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,425.80 : 449,138.70 = 149,689.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,425.80/449,138.70 = 149,689.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,425.80x = 449,138.70 × 149,689.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,425.80x = 67,231,212,692.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,231,212,692.04/299,425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,533.80

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