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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,664.17, 461,545.05 and 130,172.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,664.17, 461,545.05 and 130,172.50 is: 195,279.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,664.17 : 461,545.05 = 130,172.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,664.17/461,545.05 = 130,172.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,664.17x = 461,545.05 × 130,172.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,664.17x = 60,080,473,021.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,080,473,021.13/307,664.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,279.40

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