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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,968.98, 450,174.54 and 142,196.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,968.98, 450,174.54 and 142,196.82 is: 213,400.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,968.98 : 450,174.54 = 142,196.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,968.98/450,174.54 = 142,196.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,968.98x = 450,174.54 × 142,196.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,968.98x = 64,013,388,032.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,013,388,032.96/299,968.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,400.03

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