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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,233.40, 448,929.30 and 130,681.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,233.40, 448,929.30 and 130,681.40 is: 196,056.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,233.40 : 448,929.30 = 130,681.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,233.40/448,929.30 = 130,681.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,233.40x = 448,929.30 × 130,681.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,233.40x = 58,666,709,425.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,666,709,425.02/299,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,056.69

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