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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,277.88, 448,912 and 139,264.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,277.88, 448,912 and 139,264.35 is: 208,894.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,277.88 : 448,912 = 139,264.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,277.88/448,912 = 139,264.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,277.88x = 448,912 × 139,264.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,277.88x = 62,517,437,887.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,517,437,887.20/299,277.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,894.28

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