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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,777.60, 617,712.48 and 131,231.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,777.60, 617,712.48 and 131,231.04 is: 196,861.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,777.60 : 617,712.48 = 131,231.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,777.60/617,712.48 = 131,231.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,777.60x = 617,712.48 × 131,231.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,777.60x = 81,063,051,171.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,063,051,171.38/411,777.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,861.25

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