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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,839.89, 449,759.43 and 78,223.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,839.89, 449,759.43 and 78,223.89 is: 117,335.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,839.89 : 449,759.43 = 78,223.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,839.89/449,759.43 = 78,223.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,839.89x = 449,759.43 × 78,223.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,839.89x = 35,181,932,178.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,181,932,178.78/299,839.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,335.73

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