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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,728.07, 389,831.58 and 131,734.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,728.07, 389,831.58 and 131,734.19 is: 197,722.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,728.07 : 389,831.58 = 131,734.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,728.07/389,831.58 = 131,734.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,728.07x = 389,831.58 × 131,734.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,728.07x = 51,354,147,427.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,354,147,427.72/259,728.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,722.75

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