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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,221.60, 315,332.40 and 131,424.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,221.60, 315,332.40 and 131,424.80 is: 197,137.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,221.60 : 315,332.40 = 131,424.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,221.60/315,332.40 = 131,424.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,221.60x = 315,332.40 × 131,424.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,221.60x = 41,442,497,603.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,442,497,603.52/210,221.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,137.20

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