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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,982.30, 449,973.45 and 78,366.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,982.30, 449,973.45 and 78,366.30 is: 117,549.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,982.30 : 449,973.45 = 78,366.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,982.30/449,973.45 = 78,366.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,982.30x = 449,973.45 × 78,366.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,982.30x = 35,262,754,374.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,262,754,374.74/299,982.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,549.45

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