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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,117.06, 440,997.84 and 131,981.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,117.06, 440,997.84 and 131,981.52 is: 197,892.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,117.06 : 440,997.84 = 131,981.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,117.06/440,997.84 = 131,981.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,117.06x = 440,997.84 × 131,981.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,117.06x = 58,203,565,239.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,203,565,239.92/294,117.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,892.52

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