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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,299.40, 448,949.10 and 141,835.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,299.40, 448,949.10 and 141,835.40 is: 212,753.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,299.40 : 448,949.10 = 141,835.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,299.40/448,949.10 = 141,835.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,299.40x = 448,949.10 × 141,835.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,299.40x = 63,676,875,178.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,676,875,178.14/299,299.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,753.10

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