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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,906.60, 383,859.90 and 131,490.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,906.60, 383,859.90 and 131,490.60 is: 197,235.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,906.60 : 383,859.90 = 131,490.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,906.60/383,859.90 = 131,490.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,906.60x = 383,859.90 × 131,490.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,906.60x = 50,473,968,566.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,473,968,566.94/255,906.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,235.90

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