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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,015.71, 397,651.10 and 131,907.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,015.71, 397,651.10 and 131,907.60 is: 197,924.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,015.71 : 397,651.10 = 131,907.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,015.71/397,651.10 = 131,907.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,015.71x = 397,651.10 × 131,907.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,015.71x = 52,453,201,578.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,453,201,578.82/265,015.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,924.88

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