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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,317.60, 377,042.01 and 131,382.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,317.60, 377,042.01 and 131,382.52 is: 197,108.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,317.60 : 377,042.01 = 131,382.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,317.60/377,042.01 = 131,382.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,317.60x = 377,042.01 × 131,382.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,317.60x = 49,536,729,419.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,536,729,419.67/251,317.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,108.08

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