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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,143.97, 448,464.26 and 139,138.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,143.97, 448,464.26 and 139,138.59 is: 208,590.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,143.97 : 448,464.26 = 139,138.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,143.97/448,464.26 = 139,138.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,143.97x = 448,464.26 × 139,138.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,143.97x = 62,398,686,831.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,398,686,831.38/299,143.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,590.82

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