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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,946.88, 449,755.08 and 100,162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,946.88, 449,755.08 and 100,162 is: 150,187.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,946.88 : 449,755.08 = 100,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,946.88/449,755.08 = 100,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,946.88x = 449,755.08 × 100,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,946.88x = 45,048,368,322.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,048,368,322.96/299,946.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,187.82

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