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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,537.12, 449,184.72 and 149,719.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,537.12, 449,184.72 and 149,719.52 is: 224,518.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,537.12 : 449,184.72 = 149,719.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,537.12/449,184.72 = 149,719.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,537.12x = 449,184.72 × 149,719.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,537.12x = 67,251,720,669.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,251,720,669.73/299,537.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,518.82

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