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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,249.49, 450,119.88 and 131,642.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,249.49, 450,119.88 and 131,642.04 is: 197,351.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,249.49 : 450,119.88 = 131,642.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,249.49/450,119.88 = 131,642.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,249.49x = 450,119.88 × 131,642.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,249.49x = 59,254,699,247.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,254,699,247.76/300,249.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,351.54

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