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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,614.95, 449,391.24 and 99,913.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,614.95, 449,391.24 and 99,913.50 is: 149,859.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,614.95 : 449,391.24 = 99,913.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,614.95/449,391.24 = 99,913.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,614.95x = 449,391.24 × 99,913.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,614.95x = 44,900,251,657.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,900,251,657.74/299,614.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,859.85

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