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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,401.80, 396,861.90 and 131,432.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,401.80, 396,861.90 and 131,432.20 is: 197,277.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,401.80 : 396,861.90 = 131,432.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,401.80/396,861.90 = 131,432.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,401.80x = 396,861.90 × 131,432.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,401.80x = 52,160,432,613.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,160,432,613.18/264,401.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,277.15

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