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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,975.97, 462,212.73 and 130,607.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,975.97, 462,212.73 and 130,607.44 is: 196,016.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,975.97 : 462,212.73 = 130,607.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,975.97/462,212.73 = 130,607.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,975.97x = 462,212.73 × 130,607.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,975.97x = 60,368,420,245.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,368,420,245.18/307,975.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,016.66

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