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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,249.24, 450,119.51 and 131,641.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,249.24, 450,119.51 and 131,641.79 is: 197,351.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,249.24 : 450,119.51 = 131,641.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,249.24/450,119.51 = 131,641.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,249.24x = 450,119.51 × 131,641.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,249.24x = 59,254,537,352.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,254,537,352.11/300,249.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,351.17

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