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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,003.60, 396,005.40 and 130,904.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,003.60, 396,005.40 and 130,904.40 is: 196,356.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,003.60 : 396,005.40 = 130,904.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,003.60/396,005.40 = 130,904.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,003.60x = 396,005.40 × 130,904.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,003.60x = 51,838,849,283.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,838,849,283.76/264,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,356.60

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