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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,050.17, 534,017.75 and 131,516.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,050.17, 534,017.75 and 131,516.37 is: 197,253.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,050.17 : 534,017.75 = 131,516.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,050.17/534,017.75 = 131,516.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,050.17x = 534,017.75 × 131,516.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,050.17x = 70,232,075,337.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,232,075,337.99/356,050.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,253.31

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