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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,161.08, 552,212.43 and 131,479.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,161.08, 552,212.43 and 131,479.08 is: 197,208.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,161.08 : 552,212.43 = 131,479.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,161.08/552,212.43 = 131,479.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,161.08x = 552,212.43 × 131,479.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,161.08x = 72,604,382,260.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,604,382,260.96/368,161.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,208.20

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