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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,909.67, 533,911.49 and 131,427.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,909.67, 533,911.49 and 131,427.89 is: 197,159.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,909.67 : 533,911.49 = 131,427.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,909.67/533,911.49 = 131,427.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,909.67x = 533,911.49 × 131,427.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,909.67x = 70,170,860,577.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,170,860,577.46/355,909.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,159.19

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