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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,499.12, 449,313.14 and 86,265.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,499.12, 449,313.14 and 86,265.56 is: 129,416.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,499.12 : 449,313.14 = 86,265.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,499.12/449,313.14 = 86,265.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,499.12x = 449,313.14 × 86,265.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,499.12x = 38,760,249,637.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,760,249,637.46/299,499.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,416.91

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