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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,058.02, 533,914.76 and 131,524.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,058.02, 533,914.76 and 131,524.18 is: 197,222.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,058.02 : 533,914.76 = 131,524.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,058.02/533,914.76 = 131,524.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,058.02x = 533,914.76 × 131,524.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,058.02x = 70,222,700,998.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,222,700,998.90/356,058.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,222.64

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