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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,146.78, 448,468.52 and 139,141.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,146.78, 448,468.52 and 139,141.41 is: 208,595.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,146.78 : 448,468.52 = 139,141.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,146.78/448,468.52 = 139,141.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,146.78x = 448,468.52 × 139,141.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,146.78x = 62,400,539,835.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,400,539,835.95/299,146.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,595.06

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