Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,504.64, 449,255.68 and 77,888
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 299,504.64, 449,255.68 and 77,888 is: 116,831.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,504.64 : 449,255.68 = 77,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,504.64/449,255.68 = 77,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,504.64x = 449,255.68 × 77,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,504.64x = 34,991,626,403.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,991,626,403.84/299,504.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 116,831.67
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