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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,175.64, 445,880.22 and 130,847

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,175.64, 445,880.22 and 130,847 is: 196,321.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,175.64 : 445,880.22 = 130,847 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,175.64/445,880.22 = 130,847/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,175.64x = 445,880.22 × 130,847
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,175.64x = 58,342,089,146.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,342,089,146.34/297,175.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,321.91

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