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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,521.89, 449,274.20 and 77,905.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,521.89, 449,274.20 and 77,905.89 is: 116,856.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,521.89 : 449,274.20 = 77,905.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,521.89/449,274.20 = 77,905.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,521.89x = 449,274.20 × 77,905.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,521.89x = 35,001,106,015.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,001,106,015.51/299,521.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,856.59

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