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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,671.89, 449,573.49 and 112,683.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,671.89, 449,573.49 and 112,683.39 is: 169,049.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,671.89 : 449,573.49 = 112,683.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,671.89/449,573.49 = 112,683.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,671.89x = 449,573.49 × 112,683.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,671.89x = 50,659,464,907.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,659,464,907.33/299,671.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,049.77

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