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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,280.96, 462,502.08 and 130,795.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,280.96, 462,502.08 and 130,795.20 is: 196,227.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,280.96 : 462,502.08 = 130,795.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,280.96/462,502.08 = 130,795.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,280.96x = 462,502.08 × 130,795.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,280.96x = 60,493,052,054.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,493,052,054.02/308,280.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,227.01

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