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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,986.64, 407,688.28 and 131,552.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,986.64, 407,688.28 and 131,552.08 is: 197,187.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,986.64 : 407,688.28 = 131,552.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,986.64/407,688.28 = 131,552.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,986.64x = 407,688.28 × 131,552.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,986.64x = 53,632,241,225.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,632,241,225.62/271,986.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,187.04

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