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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,916.92, 571,414.28 and 131,566.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,916.92, 571,414.28 and 131,566.52 is: 197,363.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,916.92 : 571,414.28 = 131,566.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,916.92/571,414.28 = 131,566.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,916.92x = 571,414.28 × 131,566.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,916.92x = 75,178,988,297.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,178,988,297.91/380,916.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,363.22

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