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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,429.20, 552,643.80 and 131,779.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,429.20, 552,643.80 and 131,779.60 is: 197,669.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,429.20 : 552,643.80 = 131,779.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,429.20/552,643.80 = 131,779.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,429.20x = 552,643.80 × 131,779.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,429.20x = 72,827,178,906.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,827,178,906.48/368,429.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,669.40

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