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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,059.02, 533,916.26 and 131,525.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,059.02, 533,916.26 and 131,525.18 is: 197,224.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,059.02 : 533,916.26 = 131,525.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,059.02/533,916.26 = 131,525.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,059.02x = 533,916.26 × 131,525.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,059.02x = 70,223,432,201.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,223,432,201.43/356,059.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,224.13

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