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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,892.60, 449,774.10 and 131,412.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,892.60, 449,774.10 and 131,412.60 is: 197,090.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,892.60 : 449,774.10 = 131,412.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,892.60/449,774.10 = 131,412.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,892.60x = 449,774.10 × 131,412.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,892.60x = 59,105,983,893.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,105,983,893.66/299,892.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,090.50

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