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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,127.28, 461,895.66 and 130,389.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,127.28, 461,895.66 and 130,389.76 is: 195,459.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,127.28 : 461,895.66 = 130,389.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,127.28/461,895.66 = 130,389.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,127.28x = 461,895.66 × 130,389.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,127.28x = 60,226,464,252.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,226,464,252.44/308,127.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,459.70

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