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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,231.95, 645,382.08 and 130,738.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,231.95, 645,382.08 and 130,738.68 is: 196,118.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,231.95 : 645,382.08 = 130,738.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,231.95/645,382.08 = 130,738.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,231.95x = 645,382.08 × 130,738.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,231.95x = 84,376,401,234.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,376,401,234.85/430,231.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,118.40

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