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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,423.70, 552,635.55 and 131,774.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,423.70, 552,635.55 and 131,774.10 is: 197,661.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,423.70 : 552,635.55 = 131,774.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,423.70/552,635.55 = 131,774.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,423.70x = 552,635.55 × 131,774.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,423.70x = 72,823,052,229.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,823,052,229.26/368,423.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,661.15

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