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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,058.12, 397,714.90 and 131,950.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,058.12, 397,714.90 and 131,950.10 is: 197,988.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,058.12 : 397,714.90 = 131,950.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,058.12/397,714.90 = 131,950.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,058.12x = 397,714.90 × 131,950.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,058.12x = 52,478,520,826.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,478,520,826.49/265,058.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,988.73

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