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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,858.76, 449,787.96 and 78,242.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,858.76, 449,787.96 and 78,242.76 is: 117,364.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,858.76 : 449,787.96 = 78,242.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,858.76/449,787.96 = 78,242.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,858.76x = 449,787.96 × 78,242.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,858.76x = 35,192,651,405.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,192,651,405.17/299,858.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,364.09

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