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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,966.20, 617,949.30 and 131,492.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,966.20, 617,949.30 and 131,492.60 is: 197,238.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,966.20 : 617,949.30 = 131,492.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,966.20/617,949.30 = 131,492.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,966.20x = 617,949.30 × 131,492.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,966.20x = 81,255,760,125.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,255,760,125.18/411,966.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,238.90

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