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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,013.48, 437,676.79 and 131,902.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,013.48, 437,676.79 and 131,902.53 is: 197,698.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,013.48 : 437,676.79 = 131,902.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,013.48/437,676.79 = 131,902.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,013.48x = 437,676.79 × 131,902.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,013.48x = 57,730,674,570.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,730,674,570.53/292,013.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,698.66

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