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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,081.40, 408,122.10 and 131,854.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,081.40, 408,122.10 and 131,854.20 is: 197,781.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,081.40 : 408,122.10 = 131,854.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,081.40/408,122.10 = 131,854.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,081.40x = 408,122.10 × 131,854.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,081.40x = 53,812,612,997.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,812,612,997.82/272,081.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,781.30

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