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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,145.60, 448,718.40 and 112,132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,145.60, 448,718.40 and 112,132.80 is: 168,199.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,145.60 : 448,718.40 = 112,132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,145.60/448,718.40 = 112,132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,145.60x = 448,718.40 × 112,132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,145.60x = 50,316,050,603.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,316,050,603.52/299,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,199.20

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