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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,411.70, 552,617.55 and 131,762.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,411.70, 552,617.55 and 131,762.10 is: 197,643.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,411.70 : 552,617.55 = 131,762.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,411.70/552,617.55 = 131,762.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,411.70x = 552,617.55 × 131,762.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,411.70x = 72,814,048,884.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,814,048,884.86/368,411.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,643.15

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