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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,857.08, 449,859.44 and 211,283.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,857.08, 449,859.44 and 211,283.56 is: 316,977.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,857.08 : 449,859.44 = 211,283.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,857.08/449,859.44 = 211,283.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,857.08x = 449,859.44 × 211,283.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,857.08x = 95,047,903,982.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,047,903,982.81/299,857.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,977.35

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