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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,645.60, 531,968.40 and 130,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,645.60, 531,968.40 and 130,005.60 is: 195,008.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,645.60 : 531,968.40 = 130,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,645.60/531,968.40 = 130,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,645.60x = 531,968.40 × 130,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,645.60x = 69,158,871,023.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,158,871,023.04/354,645.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,008.40

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