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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,391.72, 552,587.58 and 131,720.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,391.72, 552,587.58 and 131,720.04 is: 197,580.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,391.72 : 552,587.58 = 131,720.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,391.72/552,587.58 = 131,720.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,391.72x = 552,587.58 × 131,720.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,391.72x = 72,786,858,141.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,786,858,141.10/368,391.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,580.06

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