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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,126.80, 406,690.20 and 131,158.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,126.80, 406,690.20 and 131,158.80 is: 196,738.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,126.80 : 406,690.20 = 131,158.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,126.80/406,690.20 = 131,158.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,126.80x = 406,690.20 × 131,158.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,126.80x = 53,340,998,603.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,340,998,603.76/271,126.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,738.20

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