Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,516.88, 461,294.76 and 129,990.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 307,516.88, 461,294.76 and 129,990.80 is: 194,994.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,516.88 : 461,294.76 = 129,990.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,516.88/461,294.76 = 129,990.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,516.88x = 461,294.76 × 129,990.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,516.88x = 59,964,074,888.21 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,964,074,888.21/307,516.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 194,994.42
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