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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,819.40, 449,858.70 and 152,075.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,819.40, 449,858.70 and 152,075.40 is: 228,178.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,819.40 : 449,858.70 = 152,075.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,819.40/449,858.70 = 152,075.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,819.40x = 449,858.70 × 152,075.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,819.40x = 68,412,441,745.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,412,441,745.98/299,819.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,178.84

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