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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,043.40, 407,663.32 and 131,634.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,043.40, 407,663.32 and 131,634.76 is: 197,257.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,043.40 : 407,663.32 = 131,634.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,043.40/407,663.32 = 131,634.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,043.40x = 407,663.32 × 131,634.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,043.40x = 53,662,663,289.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,662,663,289.00/272,043.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,257.73

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