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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,882.24, 449,869.44 and 100,140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,882.24, 449,869.44 and 100,140.80 is: 150,226.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,882.24 : 449,869.44 = 100,140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,882.24/449,869.44 = 100,140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,882.24x = 449,869.44 × 100,140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,882.24x = 45,050,285,617.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,050,285,617.15/299,882.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,226.59

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