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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,043.64, 445,682.10 and 130,715

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,043.64, 445,682.10 and 130,715 is: 196,123.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,043.64 : 445,682.10 = 130,715 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,043.64/445,682.10 = 130,715/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,043.64x = 445,682.10 × 130,715
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,043.64x = 58,257,335,701.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,257,335,701.50/297,043.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,123.83

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