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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,159.40, 315,530.70 and 131,427.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,159.40, 315,530.70 and 131,427.40 is: 197,323.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,159.40 : 315,530.70 = 131,427.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,159.40/315,530.70 = 131,427.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,159.40x = 315,530.70 × 131,427.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,159.40x = 41,469,379,521.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,469,379,521.18/210,159.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,323.46

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