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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,985.56, 450,102.56 and 131,418.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,985.56, 450,102.56 and 131,418.80 is: 197,182.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,985.56 : 450,102.56 = 131,418.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,985.56/450,102.56 = 131,418.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,985.56x = 450,102.56 × 131,418.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,985.56x = 59,151,938,312.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,151,938,312.13/299,985.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,182.62

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