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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,949.91, 449,925.32 and 120,116.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,949.91, 449,925.32 and 120,116.32 is: 180,174.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,949.91 : 449,925.32 = 120,116.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,949.91/449,925.32 = 120,116.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,949.91x = 449,925.32 × 120,116.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,949.91x = 54,043,372,888.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,043,372,888.70/299,949.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,174.66

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