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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,450.24, 464,207.68 and 131,976

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,450.24, 464,207.68 and 131,976 is: 197,977.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,450.24 : 464,207.68 = 131,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,450.24/464,207.68 = 131,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,450.24x = 464,207.68 × 131,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,450.24x = 61,264,272,775.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,264,272,775.68/309,450.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,977.78

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