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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,487.33, 408,140.24 and 131,951.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,487.33, 408,140.24 and 131,951.25 is: 197,640.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,487.33 : 408,140.24 = 131,951.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,487.33/408,140.24 = 131,951.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,487.33x = 408,140.24 × 131,951.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,487.33x = 53,854,614,183.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,854,614,183.54/272,487.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,640.80

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