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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,470.67, 552,706.14 and 131,799.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,470.67, 552,706.14 and 131,799.20 is: 197,698.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,470.67 : 552,706.14 = 131,799.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,470.67/552,706.14 = 131,799.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,470.67x = 552,706.14 × 131,799.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,470.67x = 72,846,227,087.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,846,227,087.09/368,470.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,698.85

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