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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,891.58, 449,845.29 and 131,324.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,891.58, 449,845.29 and 131,324.82 is: 196,990.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,891.58 : 449,845.29 = 131,324.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,891.58/449,845.29 = 131,324.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,891.58x = 449,845.29 × 131,324.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,891.58x = 59,075,851,737.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,075,851,737.10/299,891.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,990.70

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