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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,729.60, 445,094.40 and 130,841.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,729.60, 445,094.40 and 130,841.60 is: 196,262.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,729.60 : 445,094.40 = 130,841.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,729.60/445,094.40 = 130,841.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,729.60x = 445,094.40 × 130,841.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,729.60x = 58,236,863,447.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,236,863,447.04/296,729.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,262.40

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