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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,048.56, 552,189.48 and 131,386

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,048.56, 552,189.48 and 131,386 is: 197,120.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,048.56 : 552,189.48 = 131,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,048.56/552,189.48 = 131,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,048.56x = 552,189.48 × 131,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,048.56x = 72,549,967,019.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,549,967,019.28/368,048.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,120.64

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