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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,136.20, 552,204.30 and 131,486.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,136.20, 552,204.30 and 131,486.60 is: 197,229.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,136.20 : 552,204.30 = 131,486.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,136.20/552,204.30 = 131,486.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,136.20x = 552,204.30 × 131,486.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,136.20x = 72,607,465,912.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,607,465,912.38/368,136.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,229.90

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