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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,473.26, 275,319.27 and 131,502.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,473.26, 275,319.27 and 131,502.24 is: 181,503.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,473.26 : 275,319.27 = 131,502.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,473.26/275,319.27 = 131,502.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,473.26x = 275,319.27 × 131,502.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,473.26x = 36,205,100,720.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,205,100,720.16/199,473.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,503.53

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