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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,392.72, 552,589.08 and 131,721.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,392.72, 552,589.08 and 131,721.04 is: 197,581.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,392.72 : 552,589.08 = 131,721.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,392.72/552,589.08 = 131,721.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,392.72x = 552,589.08 × 131,721.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,392.72x = 72,787,608,310.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,787,608,310.24/368,392.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,581.56

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