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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,852.47, 449,903.04 and 131,285.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,852.47, 449,903.04 and 131,285.80 is: 196,983.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,852.47 : 449,903.04 = 131,285.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,852.47/449,903.04 = 131,285.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,852.47x = 449,903.04 × 131,285.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,852.47x = 59,065,880,528.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,065,880,528.83/299,852.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,983.14

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