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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,443.61, 448,791.62 and 149,726.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,443.61, 448,791.62 and 149,726.72 is: 224,403.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,443.61 : 448,791.62 = 149,726.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,443.61/448,791.62 = 149,726.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,443.61x = 448,791.62 × 149,726.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,443.61x = 67,196,096,864.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,196,096,864.00/299,443.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,403.17

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