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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,617.20, 410,321.24 and 131,421.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,617.20, 410,321.24 and 131,421.88 is: 197,082.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,617.20 : 410,321.24 = 131,421.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,617.20/410,321.24 = 131,421.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,617.20x = 410,321.24 × 131,421.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,617.20x = 53,925,188,764.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,925,188,764.73/273,617.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,082.60

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