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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,688.42, 449,598.33 and 112,699.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,688.42, 449,598.33 and 112,699.86 is: 169,074.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,688.42 : 449,598.33 = 112,699.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,688.42/449,598.33 = 112,699.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,688.42x = 449,598.33 × 112,699.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,688.42x = 50,669,668,847.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,669,668,847.23/299,688.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,074.50

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