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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,059, 397,716.12 and 131,950.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,059, 397,716.12 and 131,950.98 is: 197,990.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,059 : 397,716.12 = 131,950.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,059/397,716.12 = 131,950.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,059x = 397,716.12 × 131,950.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,059x = 52,479,031,795.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,479,031,795.80/265,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,990.00

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