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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,971.60, 320,957.40 and 131,027.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,971.60, 320,957.40 and 131,027.60 is: 196,541.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,971.60 : 320,957.40 = 131,027.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,971.60/320,957.40 = 131,027.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,971.60x = 320,957.40 × 131,027.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,971.60x = 42,054,277,824.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,054,277,824.24/213,971.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,541.40

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