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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,906.03, 701,859.16 and 130,996.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,906.03, 701,859.16 and 130,996.31 is: 196,494.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,906.03 : 701,859.16 = 130,996.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,906.03/701,859.16 = 130,996.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,906.03x = 701,859.16 × 130,996.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,906.03x = 91,940,957,958.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,940,957,958.31/467,906.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,494.49

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