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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,006.20, 407,663.70 and 131,462.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,006.20, 407,663.70 and 131,462.20 is: 197,026.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,006.20 : 407,663.70 = 131,462.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,006.20/407,663.70 = 131,462.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,006.20x = 407,663.70 × 131,462.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,006.20x = 53,592,366,862.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,592,366,862.14/272,006.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,026.27

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