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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,921.12, 383,881.68 and 131,182.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,921.12, 383,881.68 and 131,182.56 is: 196,773.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,921.12 : 383,881.68 = 131,182.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,921.12/383,881.68 = 131,182.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,921.12x = 383,881.68 × 131,182.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,921.12x = 50,358,581,519.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,358,581,519.50/255,921.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,773.84

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