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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,995.86, 316,275.09 and 131,928.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,995.86, 316,275.09 and 131,928.52 is: 197,756.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,995.86 : 316,275.09 = 131,928.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,995.86/316,275.09 = 131,928.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,995.86x = 316,275.09 × 131,928.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,995.86x = 41,725,704,536.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,725,704,536.57/210,995.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,756.03

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