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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,401.84, 396,493.96 and 131,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,401.84, 396,493.96 and 131,233.20 is: 196,795.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,401.84 : 396,493.96 = 131,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,401.84/396,493.96 = 131,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,401.84x = 396,493.96 × 131,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,401.84x = 52,033,171,151.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,033,171,151.47/264,401.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,795.80

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