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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,006.72, 449,858.40 and 100,257.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,006.72, 449,858.40 and 100,257.60 is: 150,335.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,006.72 : 449,858.40 = 100,257.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,006.72/449,858.40 = 100,257.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,006.72x = 449,858.40 × 100,257.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,006.72x = 45,101,723,523.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,101,723,523.84/300,006.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,335.71

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