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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,153.60, 552,201.18 and 131,471.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,153.60, 552,201.18 and 131,471.60 is: 197,196.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,153.60 : 552,201.18 = 131,471.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,153.60/552,201.18 = 131,471.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,153.60x = 552,201.18 × 131,471.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,153.60x = 72,598,769,895.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,598,769,895.48/368,153.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,196.96

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