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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,235.20, 534,388.80 and 131,655.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,235.20, 534,388.80 and 131,655.68 is: 197,496.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,235.20 : 534,388.80 = 131,655.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,235.20/534,388.80 = 131,655.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,235.20x = 534,388.80 × 131,655.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,235.20x = 70,355,320,848.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,355,320,848.38/356,235.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,496.82

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