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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,236.70, 448,855.05 and 133,024.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,236.70, 448,855.05 and 133,024.70 is: 199,537.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,236.70 : 448,855.05 = 133,024.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,236.70/448,855.05 = 133,024.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,236.70x = 448,855.05 × 133,024.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,236.70x = 59,708,808,369.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,708,808,369.74/299,236.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,537.05

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