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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,294.76, 397,691.96 and 132,049.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,294.76, 397,691.96 and 132,049.04 is: 197,949.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,294.76 : 397,691.96 = 132,049.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,294.76/397,691.96 = 132,049.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,294.76x = 397,691.96 × 132,049.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,294.76x = 52,514,841,533.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,514,841,533.72/265,294.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,949.03

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