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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,250.96, 513,253.56 and 131,783.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,250.96, 513,253.56 and 131,783.12 is: 197,627.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,250.96 : 513,253.56 = 131,783.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,250.96/513,253.56 = 131,783.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,250.96x = 513,253.56 × 131,783.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,250.96x = 67,638,155,487.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,638,155,487.91/342,250.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,627.37

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