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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,042.64, 445,680.60 and 130,714

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,042.64, 445,680.60 and 130,714 is: 196,122.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,042.64 : 445,680.60 = 130,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,042.64/445,680.60 = 130,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,042.64x = 445,680.60 × 130,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,042.64x = 58,256,693,948.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,256,693,948.40/297,042.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,122.33

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