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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,058.68, 449,854.38 and 150,221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,058.68, 449,854.38 and 150,221.76 is: 225,215.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,058.68 : 449,854.38 = 150,221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,058.68/449,854.38 = 150,221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,058.68x = 449,854.38 × 150,221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,058.68x = 67,577,916,707.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,577,916,707.31/300,058.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,215.67

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