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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,752.10, 410,523.39 and 131,557.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,752.10, 410,523.39 and 131,557.50 is: 197,285.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,752.10 : 410,523.39 = 131,557.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,752.10/410,523.39 = 131,557.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,752.10x = 410,523.39 × 131,557.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,752.10x = 54,007,430,879.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,007,430,879.93/273,752.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,285.91

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