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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,898.70, 617,848.05 and 131,444.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,898.70, 617,848.05 and 131,444.30 is: 197,166.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,898.70 : 617,848.05 = 131,444.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,898.70/617,848.05 = 131,444.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,898.70x = 617,848.05 × 131,444.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,898.70x = 81,212,604,438.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,212,604,438.62/411,898.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,166.45

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