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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,411.60, 315,617.40 and 131,679.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,411.60, 315,617.40 and 131,679.60 is: 197,519.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,411.60 : 315,617.40 = 131,679.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,411.60/315,617.40 = 131,679.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,411.60x = 315,617.40 × 131,679.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,411.60x = 41,560,372,985.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,560,372,985.04/210,411.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,519.40

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