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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,003.07, 534,005.01 and 131,266.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,003.07, 534,005.01 and 131,266.14 is: 196,899.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,003.07 : 534,005.01 = 131,266.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,003.07/534,005.01 = 131,266.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,003.07x = 534,005.01 × 131,266.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,003.07x = 70,096,776,403.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,096,776,403.36/356,003.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,899.36

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