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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,172.64, 445,875.72 and 130,844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,172.64, 445,875.72 and 130,844 is: 196,317.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,172.64 : 445,875.72 = 130,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,172.64/445,875.72 = 130,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,172.64x = 445,875.72 × 130,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,172.64x = 58,340,162,707.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,340,162,707.68/297,172.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,317.41

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