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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,425.96, 497,203.92 and 131,709.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,425.96, 497,203.92 and 131,709.12 is: 197,589.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,425.96 : 497,203.92 = 131,709.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,425.96/497,203.92 = 131,709.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,425.96x = 497,203.92 × 131,709.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,425.96x = 65,486,290,763.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,486,290,763.75/331,425.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,589.50

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