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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,871, 465,003.13 and 132,379.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,871, 465,003.13 and 132,379.35 is: 198,653.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,871 : 465,003.13 = 132,379.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,871/465,003.13 = 132,379.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,871x = 465,003.13 × 132,379.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,871x = 61,556,812,097.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,556,812,097.37/309,871
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,653.03

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