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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,786.35, 407,711.94 and 131,444.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,786.35, 407,711.94 and 131,444.13 is: 197,181.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,786.35 : 407,711.94 = 131,444.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,786.35/407,711.94 = 131,444.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,786.35x = 407,711.94 × 131,444.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,786.35x = 53,591,339,205.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,591,339,205.35/271,786.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,181.87

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