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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,997.80, 362,996.70 and 131,405.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,997.80, 362,996.70 and 131,405.80 is: 197,108.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,997.80 : 362,996.70 = 131,405.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,997.80/362,996.70 = 131,405.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,997.80x = 362,996.70 × 131,405.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,997.80x = 47,699,871,760.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,699,871,760.86/241,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,108.70

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