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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,476.90, 449,279.88 and 86,243.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,476.90, 449,279.88 and 86,243.35 is: 129,383.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,476.90 : 449,279.88 = 86,243.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,476.90/449,279.88 = 86,243.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,476.90x = 449,279.88 × 86,243.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,476.90x = 38,747,401,938.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,747,401,938.80/299,476.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,383.61

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