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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,002.60, 407,888.70 and 131,804.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,002.60, 407,888.70 and 131,804.20 is: 197,650.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,002.60 : 407,888.70 = 131,804.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,002.60/407,888.70 = 131,804.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,002.60x = 407,888.70 × 131,804.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,002.60x = 53,761,443,792.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,761,443,792.54/272,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,650.48

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