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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,133.25, 448,995.45 and 130,769.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,133.25, 448,995.45 and 130,769.77 is: 196,283.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,133.25 : 448,995.45 = 130,769.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,133.25/448,995.45 = 130,769.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,133.25x = 448,995.45 × 130,769.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,133.25x = 58,715,031,727.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,715,031,727.55/299,133.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,283.87

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