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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,009.80, 496,271.70 and 131,231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,009.80, 496,271.70 and 131,231.40 is: 196,750.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,009.80 : 496,271.70 = 131,231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,009.80/496,271.70 = 131,231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,009.80x = 496,271.70 × 131,231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,009.80x = 65,126,429,971.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,126,429,971.38/331,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,750.76

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