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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,656.28, 410,379.86 and 131,461.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,656.28, 410,379.86 and 131,461.03 is: 197,141.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,656.28 : 410,379.86 = 131,461.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,656.28/410,379.86 = 131,461.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,656.28x = 410,379.86 × 131,461.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,656.28x = 53,948,959,086.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,948,959,086.86/273,656.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,141.32

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