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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,932.92, 533,946.36 and 131,451.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,932.92, 533,946.36 and 131,451.14 is: 197,194.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,932.92 : 533,946.36 = 131,451.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,932.92/533,946.36 = 131,451.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,932.92x = 533,946.36 × 131,451.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,932.92x = 70,187,857,720.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,187,857,720.85/355,932.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,194.06

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