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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,491.80, 444,737.70 and 130,279.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,491.80, 444,737.70 and 130,279.80 is: 195,419.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,491.80 : 444,737.70 = 130,279.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,491.80/444,737.70 = 130,279.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,491.80x = 444,737.70 × 130,279.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,491.80x = 57,940,338,608.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,940,338,608.46/296,491.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,419.70

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