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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,011.10, 467,592.62 and 131,946.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,011.10, 467,592.62 and 131,946.89 is: 197,741.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,011.10 : 467,592.62 = 131,946.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,011.10/467,592.62 = 131,946.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,011.10x = 467,592.62 × 131,946.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,011.10x = 61,697,388,998.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,697,388,998.25/312,011.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,741.01

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