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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,257.28, 387,426 and 131,829.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,257.28, 387,426 and 131,829.06 is: 197,764.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,257.28 : 387,426 = 131,829.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,257.28/387,426 = 131,829.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,257.28x = 387,426 × 131,829.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,257.28x = 51,074,005,399.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,074,005,399.56/258,257.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,764.05

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