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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,031.20, 552,046.80 and 131,640.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,031.20, 552,046.80 and 131,640.80 is: 197,461.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,031.20 : 552,046.80 = 131,640.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,031.20/552,046.80 = 131,640.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,031.20x = 552,046.80 × 131,640.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,031.20x = 72,671,882,389.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,671,882,389.44/368,031.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,461.20

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