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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,358.30, 408,051.45 and 131,807.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,358.30, 408,051.45 and 131,807.10 is: 197,475.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,358.30 : 408,051.45 = 131,807.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,358.30/408,051.45 = 131,807.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,358.30x = 408,051.45 × 131,807.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,358.30x = 53,784,078,275.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,784,078,275.30/272,358.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,475.45

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