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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,986.80, 461,900 and 130,402.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,986.80, 461,900 and 130,402.40 is: 195,569.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,986.80 : 461,900 = 130,402.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,986.80/461,900 = 130,402.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,986.80x = 461,900 × 130,402.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,986.80x = 60,232,868,560
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,232,868,560/307,986.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,569.64

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