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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,217.80, 396,585.90 and 131,248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,217.80, 396,585.90 and 131,248.20 is: 197,001.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,217.80 : 396,585.90 = 131,248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,217.80/396,585.90 = 131,248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,217.80x = 396,585.90 × 131,248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,217.80x = 52,051,185,520.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,051,185,520.38/264,217.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,001.06

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