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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,985.26, 450,001.80 and 100,306.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,985.26, 450,001.80 and 100,306.92 is: 150,468.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,985.26 : 450,001.80 = 100,306.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,985.26/450,001.80 = 100,306.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,985.26x = 450,001.80 × 100,306.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,985.26x = 45,138,294,552.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,138,294,552.46/299,985.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,468.37

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