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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,999.70, 449,999.55 and 173,855.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,999.70, 449,999.55 and 173,855.70 is: 260,783.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,999.70 : 449,999.55 = 173,855.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,999.70/449,999.55 = 173,855.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,999.70x = 449,999.55 × 173,855.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,999.70x = 78,234,986,764.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,234,986,764.94/299,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,783.55

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