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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,567.40, 551,415.90 and 131,047.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,567.40, 551,415.90 and 131,047.40 is: 196,594.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,567.40 : 551,415.90 = 131,047.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,567.40/551,415.90 = 131,047.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,567.40x = 551,415.90 × 131,047.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,567.40x = 72,261,620,013.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,261,620,013.66/367,567.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,594.20

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