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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,012.16, 552,118.68 and 131,378.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,012.16, 552,118.68 and 131,378.76 is: 197,104.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,012.16 : 552,118.68 = 131,378.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,012.16/552,118.68 = 131,378.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,012.16x = 552,118.68 × 131,378.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,012.16x = 72,536,667,551.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,536,667,551.24/368,012.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,104.00

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