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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,043.14, 445,681.35 and 130,714.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,043.14, 445,681.35 and 130,714.50 is: 196,123.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,043.14 : 445,681.35 = 130,714.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,043.14/445,681.35 = 130,714.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,043.14x = 445,681.35 × 130,714.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,043.14x = 58,257,014,824.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,257,014,824.58/297,043.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,123.08

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