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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,870.52, 449,806.02 and 78,254.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,870.52, 449,806.02 and 78,254.52 is: 117,381.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,870.52 : 449,806.02 = 78,254.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,870.52/449,806.02 = 78,254.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,870.52x = 449,806.02 × 78,254.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,870.52x = 35,199,354,188.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,199,354,188.21/299,870.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,381.84

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