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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,037.64, 445,673.16 and 130,709

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,037.64, 445,673.16 and 130,709 is: 196,114.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,037.64 : 445,673.16 = 130,709 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,037.64/445,673.16 = 130,709/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,037.64x = 445,673.16 × 130,709
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,037.64x = 58,253,493,070.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,253,493,070.44/297,037.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,114.85

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