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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,706.40, 448,138.80 and 130,154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,706.40, 448,138.80 and 130,154.40 is: 195,266.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,706.40 : 448,138.80 = 130,154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,706.40/448,138.80 = 130,154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,706.40x = 448,138.80 × 130,154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,706.40x = 58,327,236,630.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,327,236,630.72/298,706.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,266.11

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