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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,844.60, 397,266.90 and 131,745.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,844.60, 397,266.90 and 131,745.40 is: 197,618.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,844.60 : 397,266.90 = 131,745.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,844.60/397,266.90 = 131,745.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,844.60x = 397,266.90 × 131,745.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,844.60x = 52,338,086,647.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,338,086,647.26/264,844.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,618.10

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