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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,377.13, 462,633.73 and 131,035.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,377.13, 462,633.73 and 131,035.73 is: 196,582.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,377.13 : 462,633.73 = 131,035.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,377.13/462,633.73 = 131,035.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,377.13x = 462,633.73 × 131,035.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,377.13x = 60,621,545,892.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,621,545,892.41/308,377.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,582.50

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