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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,046.14, 445,685.85 and 130,717.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,046.14, 445,685.85 and 130,717.50 is: 196,127.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,046.14 : 445,685.85 = 130,717.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,046.14/445,685.85 = 130,717.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,046.14x = 445,685.85 × 130,717.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,046.14x = 58,258,940,097.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,258,940,097.38/297,046.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,127.58

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