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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,283.91, 445,993.97 and 128,832.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,283.91, 445,993.97 and 128,832.50 is: 193,278.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,283.91 : 445,993.97 = 128,832.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,283.91/445,993.97 = 128,832.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,283.91x = 445,993.97 × 128,832.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,283.91x = 57,458,518,140.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,458,518,140.03/297,283.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,278.26

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