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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,007, 462,194.82 and 132,903

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,007, 462,194.82 and 132,903 is: 199,434.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,007 : 462,194.82 = 132,903 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,007/462,194.82 = 132,903/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,007x = 462,194.82 × 132,903
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,007x = 61,427,078,162.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,427,078,162.46/308,007
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,434.03

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