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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,832.02, 449,681.80 and 86,553.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,832.02, 449,681.80 and 86,553.58 is: 129,811.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,832.02 : 449,681.80 = 86,553.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,832.02/449,681.80 = 86,553.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,832.02x = 449,681.80 × 86,553.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,832.02x = 38,921,569,650.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,921,569,650.84/299,832.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,811.25

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