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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,779.36, 407,701.41 and 131,437.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,779.36, 407,701.41 and 131,437.14 is: 197,171.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,779.36 : 407,701.41 = 131,437.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,779.36/407,701.41 = 131,437.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,779.36x = 407,701.41 × 131,437.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,779.36x = 53,587,107,304.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,587,107,304.37/271,779.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,171.36

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