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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,871.20, 551,806.80 and 131,480.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,871.20, 551,806.80 and 131,480.80 is: 197,221.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,871.20 : 551,806.80 = 131,480.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,871.20/551,806.80 = 131,480.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,871.20x = 551,806.80 × 131,480.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,871.20x = 72,551,999,509.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,551,999,509.44/367,871.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,221.20

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