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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,129.74, 448,990.20 and 130,766.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,129.74, 448,990.20 and 130,766.28 is: 196,278.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,129.74 : 448,990.20 = 130,766.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,129.74/448,990.20 = 130,766.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,129.74x = 448,990.20 × 130,766.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,129.74x = 58,712,778,210.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,712,778,210.46/299,129.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,278.64

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