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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,725.60, 449,523.60 and 131,245.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,725.60, 449,523.60 and 131,245.60 is: 196,840.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,725.60 : 449,523.60 = 131,245.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,725.60/449,523.60 = 131,245.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,725.60x = 449,523.60 × 131,245.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,725.60x = 58,997,994,596.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,997,994,596.16/299,725.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,840.02

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