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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,001.80, 396,002.70 and 130,830.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,001.80, 396,002.70 and 130,830.60 is: 196,245.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,001.80 : 396,002.70 = 130,830.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,001.80/396,002.70 = 130,830.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,001.80x = 396,002.70 × 130,830.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,001.80x = 51,809,270,842.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,809,270,842.62/264,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,245.90

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