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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,429.70, 552,644.55 and 131,780.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,429.70, 552,644.55 and 131,780.10 is: 197,670.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,429.70 : 552,644.55 = 131,780.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,429.70/552,644.55 = 131,780.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,429.70x = 552,644.55 × 131,780.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,429.70x = 72,827,554,063.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,827,554,063.46/368,429.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,670.15

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