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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,375.08, 701,180.70 and 130,415.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,375.08, 701,180.70 and 130,415.50 is: 195,656.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,375.08 : 701,180.70 = 130,415.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,375.08/701,180.70 = 130,415.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,375.08x = 701,180.70 × 130,415.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,375.08x = 91,444,831,580.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,444,831,580.85/467,375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,656.20

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