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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,415.70, 552,623.55 and 131,766.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,415.70, 552,623.55 and 131,766.10 is: 197,649.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,415.70 : 552,623.55 = 131,766.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,415.70/552,623.55 = 131,766.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,415.70x = 552,623.55 × 131,766.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,415.70x = 72,817,049,951.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,817,049,951.66/368,415.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,649.15

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