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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,855.40, 446,862.30 and 129,303.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,855.40, 446,862.30 and 129,303.40 is: 193,989.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,855.40 : 446,862.30 = 129,303.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,855.40/446,862.30 = 129,303.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,855.40x = 446,862.30 × 129,303.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,855.40x = 57,780,814,721.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,780,814,721.82/297,855.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,989.48

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