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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,977.99, 461,886.79 and 130,393.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,977.99, 461,886.79 and 130,393.59 is: 195,556.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,977.99 : 461,886.79 = 130,393.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,977.99/461,886.79 = 130,393.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,977.99x = 461,886.79 × 130,393.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,977.99x = 60,227,073,760.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,227,073,760.27/307,977.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,556.43

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