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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,271.40, 552,471.90 and 131,751.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,271.40, 552,471.90 and 131,751.40 is: 197,650.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,271.40 : 552,471.90 = 131,751.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,271.40/552,471.90 = 131,751.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,271.40x = 552,471.90 × 131,751.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,271.40x = 72,788,946,285.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,788,946,285.66/368,271.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,650.28

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