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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,832.02, 449,872.67 and 131,265.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,832.02, 449,872.67 and 131,265.55 is: 196,952.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,832.02 : 449,872.67 = 131,265.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,832.02/449,872.67 = 131,265.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,832.02x = 449,872.67 × 131,265.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,832.02x = 59,052,783,457.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,052,783,457.52/299,832.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,952.89

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