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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,364.72, 450,672.36 and 131,797.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,364.72, 450,672.36 and 131,797.96 is: 197,751.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,364.72 : 450,672.36 = 131,797.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,364.72/450,672.36 = 131,797.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,364.72x = 450,672.36 × 131,797.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,364.72x = 59,397,697,676.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,397,697,676.39/300,364.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,751.91

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