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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,774.24, 437,281.20 and 131,731.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,774.24, 437,281.20 and 131,731.20 is: 197,425.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,774.24 : 437,281.20 = 131,731.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,774.24/437,281.20 = 131,731.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,774.24x = 437,281.20 × 131,731.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,774.24x = 57,603,577,213.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,603,577,213.44/291,774.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,425.16

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