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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,056.02, 533,911.77 and 131,522.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,056.02, 533,911.77 and 131,522.18 is: 197,219.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,056.02 : 533,911.77 = 131,522.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,056.02/533,911.77 = 131,522.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,056.02x = 533,911.77 × 131,522.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,056.02x = 70,221,237,248.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,221,237,248.50/356,056.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,219.63

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