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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,046.64, 445,686.60 and 130,718

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,046.64, 445,686.60 and 130,718 is: 196,128.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,046.64 : 445,686.60 = 130,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,046.64/445,686.60 = 130,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,046.64x = 445,686.60 × 130,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,046.64x = 58,259,260,978.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,259,260,978.80/297,046.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,128.33

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