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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,234.36, 412,512.67 and 131,216.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,234.36, 412,512.67 and 131,216.05 is: 196,662.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,234.36 : 412,512.67 = 131,216.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,234.36/412,512.67 = 131,216.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,234.36x = 412,512.67 × 131,216.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,234.36x = 54,128,283,073.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,128,283,073.92/275,234.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,662.52

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