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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,724.02, 410,604.12 and 131,599.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,724.02, 410,604.12 and 131,599.26 is: 197,407.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,724.02 : 410,604.12 = 131,599.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,724.02/410,604.12 = 131,599.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,724.02x = 410,604.12 × 131,599.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,724.02x = 54,035,198,344.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,035,198,344.95/273,724.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,407.59

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