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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,712.70, 449,741.85 and 112,858.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,712.70, 449,741.85 and 112,858.30 is: 169,352.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,712.70 : 449,741.85 = 112,858.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,712.70/449,741.85 = 112,858.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,712.70x = 449,741.85 × 112,858.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,712.70x = 50,757,100,629.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,757,100,629.86/299,712.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,352.52

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