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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,229.60, 315,344.40 and 131,432.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,229.60, 315,344.40 and 131,432.80 is: 197,149.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,229.60 : 315,344.40 = 131,432.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,229.60/315,344.40 = 131,432.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,229.60x = 315,344.40 × 131,432.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,229.60x = 41,446,597,456.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,446,597,456.32/210,229.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,149.20

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