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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,645.68, 298,991.10 and 115,149.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,645.68, 298,991.10 and 115,149.69 is: 172,449.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,645.68 : 298,991.10 = 115,149.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,645.68/298,991.10 = 115,149.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,645.68x = 298,991.10 × 115,149.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,645.68x = 34,428,732,018.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,428,732,018.16/199,645.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,449.17

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