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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,095.38, 396,208.59 and 131,038.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,095.38, 396,208.59 and 131,038.42 is: 196,590.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,095.38 : 396,208.59 = 131,038.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,095.38/396,208.59 = 131,038.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,095.38x = 396,208.59 × 131,038.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,095.38x = 51,918,547,624.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,918,547,624.03/264,095.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,590.14

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