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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,731.72, 449,539.86 and 139,763.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,731.72, 449,539.86 and 139,763.62 is: 209,618.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,731.72 : 449,539.86 = 139,763.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,731.72/449,539.86 = 139,763.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,731.72x = 449,539.86 × 139,763.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,731.72x = 62,829,318,167.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,829,318,167.89/299,731.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,618.52

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