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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,814.40, 449,851.20 and 152,070.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,814.40, 449,851.20 and 152,070.40 is: 228,171.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,814.40 : 449,851.20 = 152,070.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,814.40/449,851.20 = 152,070.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,814.40x = 449,851.20 × 152,070.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,814.40x = 68,409,051,924.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,409,051,924.48/299,814.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,171.34

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