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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,115.32, 450,299.34 and 131,548.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,115.32, 450,299.34 and 131,548.65 is: 197,378.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,115.32 : 450,299.34 = 131,548.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,115.32/450,299.34 = 131,548.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,115.32x = 450,299.34 × 131,548.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,115.32x = 59,236,270,272.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,236,270,272.89/300,115.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,378.36

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