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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,982.80, 449,974.20 and 78,366.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,982.80, 449,974.20 and 78,366.80 is: 117,550.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,982.80 : 449,974.20 = 78,366.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,982.80/449,974.20 = 78,366.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,982.80x = 449,974.20 × 78,366.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,982.80x = 35,263,038,136.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,263,038,136.56/299,982.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,550.20

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