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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,628.60, 383,442.90 and 131,212.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,628.60, 383,442.90 and 131,212.60 is: 196,818.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,628.60 : 383,442.90 = 131,212.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,628.60/383,442.90 = 131,212.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,628.60x = 383,442.90 × 131,212.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,628.60x = 50,312,539,860.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,312,539,860.54/255,628.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,818.90

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