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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,467.67, 552,701.64 and 131,796.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,467.67, 552,701.64 and 131,796.20 is: 197,694.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,467.67 : 552,701.64 = 131,796.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,467.67/552,701.64 = 131,796.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,467.67x = 552,701.64 × 131,796.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,467.67x = 72,843,975,885.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,843,975,885.77/368,467.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,694.35

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